Corporate Strategy Intern - 6 months - (F/M/X)

Description du poste

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies: in you, in your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

An intern to contribute to the Strategy & Corporate planning team activities as a junior strategy analyst. The specific content of the role can and will vary depending on project requests, which typically range from 3 weeks to 3 months.The Strategy & Corporate planning team is in charge of the group's corporate strategy: portfolio strategy, group transformation projects etc. Additionally, the team works in close collaboration with the GBU strategy teams and M&A team on strategic projects such as value creation plans, new value pool assessments/M&A strategy, M&A commercial due diligence etc

We count on you to contribute to strategic projects by :

• Performing analyses (e.g. competitive benchmarking, chemical value chain mapping, market & sustainability trends, market model, business performance, financial modeling)
• Visualizing your findings with precision and communicating crisply, focussing on: messaging, zero defect and consistency
• Interacting & collaborating with the GBU and other stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives forward
• Supporting or leading a workstream within a broader strategic project

You can count on us to:

• Integrate you in an international team, fostering diverse perspectives and global collaboration
• Tailor your projects to match your specific interests and skill-set to the extent possible
• Provide you with education on the Strategy toolbox from former Strategy consultants & industry experts

You will bring:

• Recent graduation in or in the process of obtaining a master degree in business or engineering
• Relevant previous (internship) experience in strategy, M&A or private equity
• An interest in chemicals & materials
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, able to operate in a project-oriented context
• Knowledge of tools to find & analyze information
• Output-driven, quick, flexible and organized, rigorous, curious, good communication skills, strong capacity for analysis and synthesis
• Fluent in English
• French and/or Dutch knowledge is a plus

You will get:

• Competitive gratification
• Food allowance according to the Syensqo bar

Additional information:

• Position located in Belgium, Brussels
• Start date: Sept - Nov 2026 (flexible)
• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week on-site)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.