Intern – Strategy and Transactions – M&A Lead Advisory (graduate)

The opportunity

We are looking for a motivated colleague for a 6-month internship in our M&A Lead Advisory team in Zurich, starting in July 2024.

As a member of one of the leading mid-market M&A teams in Switzerland, Europe, and globally, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile sell- and buy-side M&A transactions with corporate clients, entrepreneurs, and financial sponsors. During this exceptional opportunity, you will gain hands on experience on various projects with a steep learning curve.

Kick-start a purposeful career and join our unique M&A Lead Advisory teal to help solve exciting problems on a daily basis!

Your key responsibilities:

As an intern, you will assist in the execution of M&A transactions from pitch to close. Your day-to-day responsibilities will mainly include the following:

• In-depth industry and company analyses;

• Preparation of potential buyer and target lists;

• Company valuations using market and comparable transaction multiples and the DCF method;

• Preparation of transaction documents such as information memorandum, teaser, management presentation;

• Support in the due diligence process.

In addition, you will be able to:

• Sharpen your technical skills in areas such as accounting, business valuations and financial modeling;

• Support on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that tight deadlines are met.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Advanced stages of Bachelor's degree (minimum 4 semesters) or Master's degree with excellent academic track record in business administration, finance, economics, etc.;

• First experience in relevant fields, ideally in M&A (M&A boutique, investment banking, Big Four) or in private equity, investment management, transaction diligence, etc.;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German;

• Proficiency in Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);

• Exceptional analytical abilities and strong organizational skills;

• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;

• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.

The application deadline is 15th December 2023, and interviews will be held in January 2024.

What we offer

EY Switzerland offers you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3,000 employees from 64 different countries. You will collaborate with the best, learn from the best and continually grow, as we invest a significant portion of our annual turnover in the personal development and training of our employees.

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Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your complete application with CV, cover letter, certificates, copy of transcripts.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).

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