Intern - EY-Parthenon - M&A Lead Advisory (graduate)

The opportunity

EY's Transactions Corporate Finance (TCF) department is a unique nexus between the corporate finance and the M&A transactions landscape, with a focus on Transaction Diligence, Valuation, Modeling & Economics and mid-size M&A Advisory. By joining us, you will be stepping into an environment marked by ambition, drive to perform, resilience and our all comprising purpose of building a better working world. Our team is made up of dynamic and diverse individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by a categoric "YES, can do" mentality!

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.

Your key responsibilities:

• Preparation of transaction documents such as information memorandum, teaser, management presentation;
• Company valuations using market and comparable transaction multiples and the DCF method;
• Assist in the execution of M&A transactions from pitch to close;
• In-depth industry and company analyses;
• Preparation of potential buyer and target lists;
• Support in the due diligence process;
• 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:

• Completed Bachelor's degree or advanced stage of 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. Additional fluency in French advantageous;
• 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.

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 (Write an email / +41 58 286 33 66).

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