CORPORATE FINANCE / M&A Intern – ZURICH OFFICE (German-speaking role)

2 days ago
Internship
In-person · Zürich, ZH, CH... more

Alantra is an independent global mid-market financial services firm providing investment banking, asset management, and private capital services to companies, families, and investors operating in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 650 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia.

Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding & asset backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory and capital markets transactions, having advised on c. 750 deals for a total value of c. €187bn in the last four years. Alantra’s senior bankers and execution teams offer a global understanding of industry sectors combined with strong local relationships with the companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and financing institutions in each of its markets.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its client unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2023, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.2bn, while assets under management from Strategic Partnerships, in which Alantra holds a significant stake, were at more than €13.4bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description:

We seek to hire a Corporate Finance / M&A Intern to support the very strong deal flow of our Swiss team based in Zurich (as of July 2025, for a duration of 6 months). We offer a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment, with a collaborative and friendly approach, and the opportunity to learn from seasoned deal makers with direct involvement in all phases of a transaction. Interns displaying high aptitude and performance may be offered a full time Analyst position.


Primary responsibilities: As an Intern you will play an integral role in serving our clients from day one, supporting the team across deal origination and execution cycles in cross-border public and private M&A, IPO advisory, as well as ECM and DCM. Your responsibilities include data gathering, in-depth company and industry research, financial analysis and valuations and supporting business documentation preparation.

Requirements:

Specific Qualifications: We are looking for excited, creative, organized, and resourceful multi-taskers with a high intellectual curiosity and long-term orientation.

  • Strong analytical skills, high motivation, commitment, eagerness to learn and ability to act independently
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrated team player with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional fluency in German and English (orally and written) – mandatory
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment that values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise
  • Prior internships or working experience in M&A / investment banking, corporate development or investment advisory are an asset but not a strict requirement
  • Candidates must have completed the 5th semester of their bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic record

Application and timing: Please submit the following attachments:

  • Current CV (including information about your education, work experience and extra-curricular activities)
  • Cover letter explaining your motivation to join ALANTRA in Switzerland
  • Academic transcripts

Start date: July 2025


We are looking forward to receiving your application!