CEO Right Hand

Animaj is hiring!

About

Animaj is a next-generation media company that brings high-quality and inspiring brands to Kids and Families worldwide.

We acquire and transform high-quality IPs into multi-platform franchises, using a digital-first and AI-driven approach.

Our content, produced independently, aims to inspire children to dream, explore, and create.

To bring this vision to life, we have so far raised €100m in debt and equity (from renowned VC investors incl. LeftLane, XAnge and Daphni) and already acquired 3 IPs - including our flagship, Pocoyo - a symbol of European excellence - with more to come.

Job Description

As CEO Right Hand,  you will be pivotal in structuring our team and propelling our ambitious vision forward.

You’ll assist the CEO in his tasks, understanding problematics, finding innovative solutions, and developing action plans in harmony with our strategy and values.

Your missions will be as varied as those of a CEO – you’ll be doing at the same time: 

  • Investor Relations: Create deck, update business plans and build data rooms for upcoming financing rounds. Prepare materials and participate in board meetings with our historical investors ;

  • M&A Analysis: Engage in the whole acquisition process, from sourcing, to valuation, due diligence and closing ;

  • Data Analysis: Implement and monitor dashboards to track KPIs, analyzing our performance to inform strategic decisions;

  • Talent Acquisition: Support the recruitment process for very diverse positions – from headhunting to finalizing contracts ;

  • Executive Operations: Prepare internal meetings, organize corporate events, and manage other critical operational tasks.

Preferred Experience

  • First Internship in VC, M&A or a related is highly valued.

  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a knack for innovation and strategic thinking.

  • Proficient in financial analysis, with exceptional skills in Excel and other analytical tools.

  • Data-driven, formulating the right questions, analyzing and objectively evaluating solutions to a problem.

  • Ability to lead a project from start to finish and to move from one topic to another with equal impact (versatility).

  • Previous track-record working in a fast-paced environment.

  • High-level level of autonomy and are willing to learn every day.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

  • English proficiency and experience working in a multinational environment.

Recruitment Process

  • First Interview with our current CEO Right Hand (30’)

  • Case Study

  • Final Interview with our CEO (45’)

Benefits

  • Remote Policy - Dedicated to your work-life balance, we offer 2 days remote and 3 days per week at the office. Why ? Because we think that magic occurs when people work together, but we also believe that there are times when you need to be able to work without uninterruption.

  • Work environment - A stimulating workplace that fosters creativity, autonomy and leadership.

  • Competitive compensation

  • Other perks: Swile card, Pass Navigo 50% reimbursement.

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Internship (Between 6 and 6 months)
  • Start Date: 26 February 2024
  • Location: Paris
  • Experience: < 6 months
  • Possible partial remote