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Group Risk Management Intern Apprentice

CompanyCMA CGM
LocationMarseille
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to the analysis of the Group's strategic 'Top Risks' and support various risk mapping and data structuring exercises. Additionally, they will help develop the risk function by improving tools and conducting research on geopolitical and macroeconomic topics.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
32786
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion". Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025. CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin). Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.
About the Role

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

 

 

YOUR ROLE

 

The Group Risk Management department is part of the Risk Management, Internal Control, Internal Audit & Investigations Division. It leads the identification and assessment of major risks likely to affect the Group's strategic objectives. Our mission is to position risk management as a genuine performance lever and decision-support tool for top management. The team is made up of 7 people in Marseille and 2 people abroad.

 

As an Associate, you will be a true partner to the team on high value-added analyses.

 

As part of your studies, you are looking for an internship starting January 2026.

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

 

  • Contribute to the Group's “Top Risks” analysis: take part in analyzing the Group's most strategic risks, prepare materials for interviews with the business divisions, and help formalize the summaries.
  • Take part in other risk mapping exercises: provide analytical support across a range of topics and scopes, helping structure data and prepare presentation materials.
  • Help drive and develop the Risk function: contribute to the continuous improvement of our tools and methods, as well as to the production of communication materials for our network of correspondents.
  • Strengthen our strategic watch: conduct research and analysis on in-depth topics (geopolitical, macroeconomic and competitive risks) and turn them into sharp, management-ready briefing notes.

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 

  • Education: Master's degree (M1/M2) from a leading university or business/engineering school with international standing, specializing in Risk Management, Strategy or International Affairs.
  • International experience: significant academic or professional international experience is strongly preferred.
  • Languages: fluency in French and English.
  • Risk Management knowledge: understanding of the fundamentals (the three lines of defense, risk identification, assessment, monitoring, risk matrices, etc.).
  • Analytical and summarizing skills: strong written and verbal skills, able to turn complex information into a clear message.
  • Interest in geopolitics: a genuine interest in geopolitics and major macroeconomic issues.
  • Governance awareness: strong sensitivity to corporate governance topics, particularly ESG, the French Duty of Vigilance law (DDV) and compliance.
  • Tools: advanced proficiency in PowerPoint (able to build concise, visually impactful presentations) and Excel.
  • Personal qualities: intellectual curiosity, rigor and proactivity; excellent interpersonal skills, professional presence and strong team spirit; a keen sense of confidentiality, maturity and autonomy.

 

JOB ENVIRONMENT

  • Location:  Marseille
  • Desired start date: January 2026 - 6 monts internship

 

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !

Key Skills
Risk ManagementStrategic AnalysisData StructuringGeopolitical AnalysisMacroeconomic AnalysisPowerPointExcelCommunicationRisk IdentificationRisk AssessmentCorporate GovernanceESGComplianceResearchReporting
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