M&A Finance Intern

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Job Description Summary

We are looking for a motivated recent Finance graduate who will support our M&A Finance team in Basel for a 6 month internship and have a great experience learning from experts in our headquarters in Basel.

Job Description

• Duration: 6 months, with potential extension
• Preferred start date: as soon as possible
• Latest start date: January 2026

Major Accountabilities:

You will support the M&A Finance team with day-to-day activities such as:

• Building and maintaining internal databases
• Researching public information and benchmark brokers on potential targets; build an outside-in valuation that informs strategic considerations
• Conducting industry research and competitive landscaping to facilitate M&A screening / assessments
• Conducting detailed financial analysis, build P&L and cash flows for target companies/assets
• Contributing to improving M&A processes and systems
• What you'll bring to the role:

Education:

• Recent graduate (0-12 months of experience) with a relevant university master’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or any field with strong financial content). Your degree needs to be completed before the start of your internship

Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with critical thinking abilities
• Knowledge of valuation methodologies and financial analysis of public companies
• Ability to conduct research and summarize key findings clearly
• Displays highest professionalism in an executive setting
• Agility to work under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment

Languages :

• Proficiency in English required, verbal and written

Important Information:

Application deadline: October 6 EOB. We welcome your application as soon as possible: in the event that we identify suitable candidates sooner, we reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the scheduled closing date.

Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.

Accessibility And Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Finance