Bandai Namco Europe (BNEU) is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC.

BNEU is building its reputation with franchises such as ELDEN RING, LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9™ Awakening - developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Part of the Japanese Bandai Namco group, an entertainment industry leader with a presence in video games, toys and amusement parks, Bandai Namco Europe has 15 international offices with operations in 50 countries around the world.

Our company motto is ‘Fun for all into the future’! Find out why you should join the Bandai Namco Europe family in Lyon, France by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GnkNb70G3o

Within the Business Intelligence department of the EMEA Headquarters and reporting to the Business & Product Analyst, you will assist in performing market and product analysis to aid the company’s portfolio planning.

In order to carry out your missions you will work collaboratively with diverse Bandai Namco teams, such as Product and Brand Management, Game Evaluation Service and Business Development.

Your principal responsibilities will be as follows (non-exhaustive list):

• Undertake a project analysing the various trends within the gaming industry and provide applicable insights to the Business & Product Analyst
• Support the Business & Product Analyst in estimating the sales success of new and existing game opportunities, based on our data sources and your market knowledge
• Propose improvements to the current methodologies used for forecasting and product analysis

This internship will allow you to have experience in business or data analytics in the gaming industry.

• Currently studying for a master’s degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Mathematics or Statistics
• A first internship in data and business analysis would be appreciated
• A first experience in the entertainment industry is a plus
• Highly analytical mind-set with high attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Skills in Python, and a data visualisation tool such as PowerBI or Tableau would be appreciated
• Proficiency in English, both written and oral
• French is a plus
• A good understanding of the video games industry is required
• Curious, open-minded and motivated to learn new things
• Rigour and discretion are required as you will handle confidential information
• Ability to present your arguments and analysis
• Communication skills
• Proactivity to suggest improvements
• Capacity for adaptation

Sounds exciting?

Please send us your CV and cover letter in English (applications submitted in other languages will not be considered).

Additional information

Location: 15 rue Félix Mangini, 69009 LYON (this position is not eligible to full-remote working)

Contract: full-time internship for 6 months (no work-study program)

Start date: May 2023

Remuneration: dependent on degree level (from €900 up to €1,100 per month)

Benefits: flexible working hours, 2 teleworking days per week, one day off per month, lunch vouchers, reimbursement of public transportation costs, new building with various facilities (gym room, gaming room, nap room, car/bike/scooter parking, cafeteria and coffee corners...)