Strategy & Business Development Intern f/m/d (80-100%)

BlackBerry Inc.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Switzerland is seeking an Open Innovation and Startup Ecosystem Manager to shape inorganic growth strategies, identifying M&A targets, venture investments and strategic partnerships.

You will conduct horizon scanning, build target profiles and investment briefs, and support due diligence with finance, legal and business teams across geographies and technology areas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or related experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with structured output.
• Experience in strategy, M&A, or corporate development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and horizon scanning for growth opportunities.
• Source and screen inorganic opportunities, build target profiles and investment briefs.
• Coordinate due diligence with finance, legal and business teams across regions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

M&A knowledge

PowerPoint & Excel

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Finance/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Open Innovation and Startup Ecosystem Manager, ELSE__Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will work in the global strategy and business development team of ABB's Electrification Service division on strategy development projects and to identify and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities across the division's portfolio. This includes deal sourcing for venture capital investments, strategic partnerships, and merger & acquisition targets.This is a hands-on role offering real exposure to business strategy, M&A and investment analysis in a fast-paced, international environment. You will work closely with senior strategy and business stakeholders across the division's global business lines.The working model is: LI-HybridYou will be mainly accountable for:Support strategy development by conducting horizon scanning, trend analysis, and opportunity identification in electrification and energy transition, synthesizing insights into strategic priorities and recommendations, contributing to global initiatives and business cases, and preparing high-quality presentations and analyses for senior leadership.Source and screen inorganic growth opportunities (M&A targets, VC investments, and strategic partnerships) aligned with divisional strategy, and build and maintain a structured deal pipeline tracking opportunities across sectors, geographies, and technology areas.Conduct analysis of potential targets covering market positioning, technology differentiation, financial profile, and strategic fit, develop detailed target profiles, business cases, and investment briefs for senior management and investment committees, and support due diligence in coordination with finance, legal, and business teams.Qualifications for the role:Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related fieldStrong analytical skills with an ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured outputProficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; ability and experience in building financial models and presentations from scratchGenuine interest in strategy and business development, M&A and venture capitalStrong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in EnglishProactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international team environmentPrior internship or project experience in strategy consulting, investment banking / private equity, corporate development / M&A, or VC is a plusMore about usABB's Electrification Business Area is a global leader in electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services. Our Electrification Service Division partners with customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. With over 5,000 service professionals across the globe, it delivers a full suite of digitally-enabled care, modernization, and advisory services for electrical systems.Our mission centers on enabling a low-carbon society, preserving resources, and promoting social progress. Whether serving utilities, industries, data centers, buildings or infrastructure, we collaborate with customers to solve today's greatest energy challenges and accelerate the global transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.This recruitment process is led by Talent Partner Emma Aslani.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.