Secondaries & Primaries Intern - January 2027 I Zurich

ARDIAN Investment Switzerland AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 17.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Lunch voucher

Zusammenfassung

ARDIAN Investment Switzerland AG in Zurich is seeking an intern to join its Secondaries and Primaries investment team for a six-month placement starting January 2027. Interns are an integral part of the team and work with investment professionals to gain deep insight into the private equity industry.

You will analyze opportunities, build financial models in Excel, monitor portfolios, prepare client reports, and take on a range of tasks.

Qualifikationen

• Finance, Banking, Business or Economics with strong academic qualifications.
• Internship experience in financial services, private equity, M&A, consulting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Keen interest in private markets with basic knowledge of private market investments.
• Domiciled and eligible to work in Switzerland.

Aufgaben

• Analyze investment opportunities (primaries and secondaries).
• Financial modelling in Excel to value/monitor portfolio companies.
• Monitoring and analyzing private equity portfolios.
• Preparing client reports.
• Completing other assigned tasks on a wide variety of subjects.

Kenntnisse

MS Office

German–English bilingual

Independent worker

Team player

Quick learner

Ausbildung

University student or recent graduate in Finance/Banking/Business/Economics

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

The role Ardian is looking for an intern to join its Secondaries and Primaries investment team based in Zurich. The candidate would be part of the global over 110-member strong Secondaries and Primaries team located in offices in Europe, Asia, and North America. Interns are an integral part of the Secondaries and Primaries team and work together with the investment professionals, allowing interns to gain deep insight into the private equity industry. The duration of the internship is six months, with a start in January 2027 (please indicate in your application your earliest availability).

Tasks would include:

• Analyzing investment opportunities (primaries and secondaries)
• Financial modelling in Excel to value/monitor portfolio companies
• Monitoring and analyzing private equity portfolios
• Preparing client reports
• Completing other assigned tasks on a wide variety of subjects

Required skills

• Proficient user of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in German and in English (French is a plus)
• Able to work independently
• Eager to learn quickly and willing to take on multiple tasks
• Be a reliable team player

Profile

• University student or recent graduate (Master or Bachelor level) in Finance, Banking, Business or Economics with strong academic qualifications
• Internship experience in relevant areas (financial services industry, private equity, M&A, consulting, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills
• Keen interest in private markets, with a basic knowledge of private market investments
• Domiciled and eligible to work in Switzerland

Other informations

• Competitive compensation
• Lunch voucher

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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 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.