OUR TEAM: CROSS-ATLANTIC EXCHANGES
A Global Team
in Practice
The private equity industry is a global scene. The industry operates across borders and getting exposure to different geographies broadens perspectives and sharpens investment judgment. Several initiatives illustrate how we facilitate international exchanges to equip our team with a deeper understanding of different markets and investment approaches.
Global Analyst Program
The launch of our Global Analyst Program marked an important chapter for Cobepa in 2025. The program aims to develop the next generation of talent, welcoming one Global Analyst each year in September. Across an 18-month rotational experience, combining six months in Brussels and twelve months in New York, Global Analysts get experience, exposure and training in our offices on both sides of the Atlantic. The program generated a lot of traction at its launch, attracting over 500 applications. At the time of writing a new recruitment cycle is ongoing generating similar levels of interests, confirming the relevance of an early cross- Atlantic career experience.
The Global Analyst Program instantly stood out as the ideal opportunity to begin a dynamic and intellectually stimulating career in Private Equity. Collaborating on investment files spanning multiple geographies and learning directly from both the EU and US teams makes it a particularly enriching experience.
– EDOARDO MALTONI, GLOBAL ANALYST
EU & US Secondments
We believe keeping a tight, close-knit team with the right levels of local autonomy makes our investment platform stronger and more effective. We designed select secondments between our Brussels and New York offices with a duration of either 3 months or 3 years allowing colleagues to work side by side, discover new investment insights and share good practices. Over time these exchanges reinforce consistency in how we work across geographies all while strengthening a shared sense of belonging to the Cobepa team.
After one and a half years in the New York office, the experience continues to be both intense and highly engaging. Beyond the deal intensity, what I've really appreciated is the openness of discussions, the exposure to management teams, and the entrepreneurial energy of the US market. I immediately felt well-integrated within the team and am very thankful for the trust and support I've received from each member.
– KRISTY YEUNG, SENIOR ASSOCIATE, NEW YORK, completed a three-month secondment in the Brussels office.
I loved the immersive experience of working in Brussels. I was also fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the Benelux team on evaluating a new opportunity. Not only did I get to see a different flavor of the buy-side process, but I also gained exposure to new perspectives on how to approach a deal. My secondment was an incredible experience!
– ALEXIA DECLÉTY, SENIOR ASSOCIATE, is doing a three-year secondment in the New York office.