M&A Finance Intern

Duration: 6 months, with potential extension

Preferred start date: as soon as possible

Latest start date: January 2026

Major accountabilities:

You will support the M&A Finance team with day-to-day activities such as:

• Building and maintaining internal databases
• Researching public information and benchmark brokers on potential targets; build an outside-in valuation that informs strategic considerations
• Conducting industry research and competitive landscaping to facilitate M&A screening / assessments
• Conducting detailed financial analysis, build P&L and cash flows for target companies/assets
• Contributing to improving M&A processes and systems

What you'll bring to the role:

Education:

• Recent graduate (0-12 months of experience) with a relevant university master’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or any field with strong financial content). Your degree needs to be completed before the start of your internship

Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with critical thinking abilities
• Knowledge of valuation methodologies and financial analysis of public companies
• Ability to conduct research and summarize key findings clearly
• Displays highest professionalism in an executive setting
• Agility to work under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment

Languages :

• Proficiency in English required, verbal and written

Important information:

Application deadline: October 6 EOB. We welcome your application as soon as possible: in the event that we identify suitable candidates sooner, we reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the scheduled closing date.

Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.

Accessibility and accommodation:

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