(Senior) Consultant - EY Parthenon, Financial Services - M&A Advisory

EY-Parthenon; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in Zurich is seeking an (Senior) M&A Consultant to join the Transactions Corporate Finance (TCF) team. You will work on high-profile buy-side and sell-side transactions in the financial services sector, engaging with clients and internal stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.

The role offers exposure to due diligence, valuation, financial modeling and business development initiatives within a leading mid-market M&A team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review key transaction deliverables, including information memoranda, teasers, process materials, management presentations and other client-facing materials.
• Perform and review company financial models and valuations using market multiples, precedent transactions, DCF analyses and other valuation methodologies.
• Support and execute M&A transactions from origination through closing, coordinating and interacting with clients, lawyers and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct industry, market and company analyses to support strategic decision-making and transaction execution.
• Develop target identification and buyer screening analyses, including long lists and short lists.
• Participate in and coordinate due diligence processes, identify key findings and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Execute multiple projects and workstreams with tight deadlines.
• Support business development initiatives, including pitch preparation and proposal development.

Skills

English

German

French (asset)

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity: your next adventure awaits.

EY’s Transactions Corporate Finance (TCF) department sits at the intersection of corporate finance and the M&A transactions landscape, with a focus on M&A Advisory, Transaction Diligence and Valuation, Modeling & Economics. By joining us, you will step into an ambitious, high‑performing and collaborative environment, united by our purpose of building a better working world.

Our team is made up of dynamic and diverse individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit – with a strong “YES, can do” mentality.

As a member of one of the leading mid‑market M&A teams in Switzerland, Europe and globally, you will work on high‑profile sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions in the financial services sector. You will gain hands‑on experience across the full deal lifecycle, with a steep learning curve and direct exposure to clients and transaction stakeholders.

To reinforce our growing TCF team in Zurich, with a particular focus on M&A, we are currently looking for an M&A (Senior) Consultant.

Your key responsibilities

• Prepare and review key transaction deliverables, including information memoranda, teasers, process materials, management presentations and other client‑facing materials.
• Perform and review company financial models and valuations using market multiples, precedent transactions, DCF analyses and other valuation methodologies.
• Support and execute M&A transactions from origination through closing, managing workstreams and coordinating and interacting with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., clients, lawyers).
• Conduct industry, market and company analyses to support strategic decision‑making and transaction execution.
• Develop target identification and buyer screening analyses, including long lists and short lists.
• Participate in and coordinate due diligence processes, identify key findings and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Execute multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously while ensuring high‑quality deliverables and adherence to tight deadlines.
• Support business development initiatives, including pitch preparation and proposal development.

What we look for

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field, with a strong academic record.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within M&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Deal Advisory or Private Equity.
• Demonstrated experience in executing transactions, including financial analysis, valuation, due diligence and stakeholder management.
• Ability to engage in client and buyer communications and take ownership across the transaction cycle.
• Ability to show initiate and support several transactions in parallel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German; French is considered a strong asset, with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial and ownership mindset, strong client focus and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, results‑oriented approach.

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high‑performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.