Customized Solutions Intern - March & July 2027 | Zurich (M/F)

ARDIAN Investment Switzerland AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch voucher

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Ardian’s Customized Solutions team in Zurich offers a fixed-term 6‑month internship starting March or July 2027. You will support global fundraising efforts, help create tailored investment proposals (RFI, RFP, presentations) and transform complex ideas into persuasive content across Private Equity, Infrastructure, Credit and Real Estate.

You’ll work independently to meet deadlines, draft marketing materials, update proposal databases, and collaborate with senior investment professionals.

Qualifications

• Penultimate or final-year university student or recent graduate in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics or related studies with top academic credentials.
• Relevant internship experience in financial services, consulting or marketing is a strong advantage.
• Interest in private markets and familiarity with investment proposal processes (RFIs, RFPs, presentations) is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of tailored private market investment solution proposals (RFI, RFP, presentations) for large institutional investors worldwide.
• Transform complex investment ideas into convincing fundraising content across Private Equity, Infrastructure, Credit and Real Estate.
• Develop concise marketing material for Ardian’s bespoke investment programs and work on a wide range of client solutions.
• Update the Customized Solutions’ proposal databases and support internal tools and processes.
• Collaborate with senior professionals in investment and specialist teams across Ardian.

Skills

Multitasking

Writing skills

Independent work

Team player

English proficiency

German/French proficiency

MS Office

VBA

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Tools

MS Office

VBA

Job description

Department : Customized Solutions Location : Zurich Contract : Internship (fixed-term) Duration : 6 months Start date : March & July 2027

The role Ardian’s dedicated Customized Solutions team based in Zurich develops and creates proposals for bespoke private market investment solutions that precisely fit our clients’ needs. You will support the team in its global fundraising activities from day one and will play a key role in the team, with responsibilities and opportunities including:

• Supporting the creation of tailored private market investment solution proposals (RFI, RFP, presentations) for large institutional investors worldwide
• Transforming complex investment ideas into convincing fundraising content in different private market asset classes including Private Equity, Infrastructure, Credit and Real Estate
• Developing concise marketing material for Ardian’s bespoke investment programs and working on a wide range of solutions for different client segments globally
• Updating the Customized Solutions’ proposal databases and supporting the development of internal tools and processes
• Participation in the team’s discussions and close collaboration with senior professionals in investment and specialist teams across Ardian

Opportunity to broaden your knowledge of private markets and develop capabilities in a world leading private investment house characterized by a growth-oriented entrepreneurial culture As part of an ambitious and dynamic team, our interns have the opportunity to bring in their own initiatives and can take on increasing responsibility throughout their internship.

Required skills

• Multi-tasking and organization skills; capable of managing deadlines and working under pressure on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong writing skills and ability to transform complex ideas into convincing high-quality content, combined with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and efficiently; eager to learn on-the-job
• Reliable team player with a broad set of qualitative and quantitative skills, as well as strong interpersonal competencies
• Professional demeanor with excellent skills in English (verbal and written) as well as fluent/native in German and/or French; further language skills are an advantage
• Proficient user of MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); VBA skills are a plus

Profile

• Penultimate or final-year university student or recent graduate (Master’s or Bachelor’s degree) in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics or related studies with top academic credentials from a leading university
• Relevant internship experience in financial services, consulting or in marketing in comparable industries; prior experience with investment proposal processes (RFIs, RFPs and presentations) is a strong advantage
• Keen interest in private markets, with a basic knowledge of private market investments; previous exposure to fund of funds (primaries, secondaries and co-investments) is a strong advantage

Eligible to work in Switzerland

About the Team

Ardian has been a leading provider of high-quality tailored investment solutions for private market asset classes for more than 25 years. Ardian’s dedicated Customized Solutions team is based in Zurich and is responsible for the global fundraising and development of bespoke client solutions with a variety of portfolio compositions, investment objectives and targets, including both diversified and focused portfolios. For further information on our team and its activities, please visit: www.ardian.com/customized-solutions

Other informations

• Competitive compensation Lunch voucher

ABOUT ARDIAN

In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities. As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, we provide investment and customized solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help our clients remain resilient in a changing world. We deliver multi-local expertise and long-term performance for our investors and partners as well as shared value for the broader society. Since Ardian’s inception in 1996, our pioneering approach to diversification and our ability to offer tailor‑made solutions at scale has remained the heart of our strategy. Through commitment, knowledge and technology, we bring lasting value to our companies and contribute positively to the whole industry. Ardian currently manages or advises $200bn for more than 1,920 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit. Ardian. Mastering change for lasting value. ardian.com

At ARDIAN, we are proud of our diverse culture. As a forward thinking organization, we recognize that having people from different backgrounds brings innovation and excellence. Therefore, a diverse and inclusive environment is key to our business success.

Ardian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status as a victim of domestic violence, pregnancy or child birth (including breastfeeding) or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and not to discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of your employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement and promotion.