Is it possible to go for IB in Paris straight out of an American college?

As a student from a top U.S. university, being fluent in French and with an IB internship in my CV, how are my odds when it comes to securing a spot as an IB analyst in Paris? I don't have an European citizenship, is it even possible to do so? 

I know compensation is significantly lower than in the U.S. but I really loved Paris and London when I visited these cities and I believe it would be an enriching experience overall.

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