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

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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.

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.

Click here to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.

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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