H2 2027 Corporate Finance/M&A Intern- Zurich (German-speaking role)

Alantra AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Alantra AG in Zurich seeks a Corporate Finance / M&A Intern to support the Swiss team across deal origination and execution in cross-border public and private M&A, IPO advisory, ECM and DCM. You will gather data, perform financial analysis, and help with documentation from day one.

The 6-month internship starts July 2027, with a path to a full-time Analyst position for high performers. German and English fluency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German and English is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Interest in investment banking and deal execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist across deal origination and execution cycles in cross-border M&A, IPO advisory, ECM and DCM.
• Support data gathering, company/industry research, financial analysis and valuations.
• Prepare business documentation for transactions.

Skills

German language

English language

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

5th semester of bachelor's degree completed

Job description

About Alantra

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams. In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients 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 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c. €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to c €14.5bn.

Job Description

About the position

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 2027 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

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.

Company Overview

Alantra is an international financial services firm with over 540 professionals representing 35 nationalities in 24 offices. We provide investment banking, alternative asset management and credit portfolio advisory services to corporations, family-owned companies, and institutional investors. Our ambition is to always support our clients with the best advice and products and to do that with an accountable and ethical approach to business. Our listed partnership model means that while our teams work under stringent corporate governance structures, they thrive on autonomy and are personally invested in Alantra. Which means we are all personally invested in our clients.