Investor Relations Intern - January 2027 I Zurich

ARDIAN Investment Switzerland AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Lunch voucher

Job summary

ARDIAN Investment Switzerland AG in Zurich seeks an Intern to work with relationship managers for Swiss investors and support fundraising activities. The role involves coordinating materials, conducting market research, organizing events, and crafting compelling client presentations.

Ideal candidates are final-year students or recent graduates in Business/Finance with strong MS-Office skills and fluent German and English. French is a plus; Swiss work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Client-oriented approach with high quality standards.
• Strong interest in private markets.
• Ability to create convincing content; data visualization skills would be a plus.
• Strong multi-tasking and organization skills.
• Reliable team player with strong interpersonal competencies.
• Good knowledge of MS-Office applications (PowerPoint and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support Ardian’s Investor Relations professionals in developing and maintaining client relationships and fundraising activities in Switzerland.
• Coordinate fundraising materials within the Ardian group (e.g., product/investment teams).
• Market intelligence and research on Swiss investor landscape.
• Organizing and preparing events and other PR activities.
• Tailoring materials to produce convincing, top-quality client presentations.
• Administrative tasks such as client documentation and management reporting.
• Own value-add projects and initiatives.

Skills

German language

English language

French a plus

MS-Office

Data visualization

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Final-year university student or recent graduate in Business/Finance

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Our Zurich Office employs more than 40 people across investment, investor relations and further teams. The modern office is situated at Bahnhofstrasse, next to Paradeplatz.

The Intern

The Intern will directly work with Ardian’s relationship managers for Swiss investors.

• Supporting Ardian’s Investor Relations professionals in developing and maintaining client relationships and fundraising activities in Switzerland
• Coordination of fundraising materials within the Ardian group (e.g., product/investment teams)
• Market intelligence and research on Swiss investor landscape
• Organizing and preparing events and other PR activities
• Tailoring materials to produce convincing, top-quality client presentations
• Administrative tasks such as client documentation and management reporting
• Own value-add projects and initiatives

Required skills

The ideal candidate should bring:

• Client-oriented approach and high quality standards
• Keen interest in private markets
• Ability to create convincing content; data visualization skills would be a plus
• Strong multi-tasking and organization skills
• Reliable team player with strong interpersonal competencies
• Good knowledge of MS-Office applications (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Excellent skills in German and English (verbal and written); French skills are a strong plus

Profile

• Final-year university student or recent graduate (Bachelor/Master) in Business, Finance or a related field
• Relevant work or internship experience in the financial services industry, consulting, marketing or a related field
• Domiciled and eligible to work in Switzerland

About the Team

As Intern you are an integral part of Ardian’s Investor Relations team in Switzerland, which is responsible for developing and maintaining strong, long-lasting partnerships with Swiss investors. Our Swiss team is part of Ardian’s global Investor Relations team of 160+ professionals.

For further information on our team and its activities, please visit: https://www.ardian.com/investor-relations

Competitive compensation

• 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 have 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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.