Intern - Strategy and Transactions - 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 M&A Advisory, Transaction Diligence and Valuation Modeling & Economics. 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!
We are looking for a motivated colleague for a 6-month internship in our M&A Lead Advisory team in Zurich, starting in January 2025.
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.
Should you be interested in kick-starting a purposeful career and help solve exciting problems on a daily basis, we invite you to send us your application by 25th September 2024.
Your key responsibilities:
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.
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.
