Unlock Your Potential with "Edge" - our Deals EMEA Financial Services M&A Programme
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Your Team
Are you a dynamic and ambitious young professional, eager to dive into the world of M&A? Join our "Edge " programme for Financial Services and embark on a journey that will not only challenge capabilities but also equip you for a career in mergers and acquisitions. You will be part of our Deals Financial Services team, covering a range of Deals services such as Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, Valuation & Modelling, Post-Merger Integration and Deals Strategy in the financial services sector. We are based in Zurich and support clients on transactions across Europe.
Zürich
01. September 2026
100%
Advisory
Everyone welcome
ID: 699632WD
Your Impact
* Work in a globally diverse environment with a seamless and guaranteed transition into our Deals Financial Services sector team upon program completion.
* Play a pivotal role in transactions, both in Switzerland and beyond and learn from our top practitioners in the field.
* Experience how to conduct market and competition analyses, to prepare financial and commercial due diligence reports, to assess and value companies and to generate deal value through negotiations and post-merger integrations.
* Explore the vast landscapes of the financial services industry by rotating through our corporate finance (M&A), transaction services, valuation or post-merger integration and deals strategy practices.
* Elevate your M&A and soft skills through engaging on-and-off-the-job training sessions while participating in international networking events.
* Receive continuous support from a dedicated coach to guide your personal development throughout your career at PwC.
Take the next step Join us for one of our exclusive recruiting days on 30. or 31. of March 2026, at our Zurich office.
During these special days, you will:
* Gain insights from a keynote speech by one of our FS Deals Partners.
* Discover "a day in the life of an Edgie" as our Associates share their experiences in the world of M&A.
* Engage in a Deals case study to experience your future playfield.
* Get to know team members from different grades to feel the spirit and culture of our team.
If the match is right, expect a job offer within ten business days!
Click here to see a video of our Edgie Uljana telling you more about EDGE!
Your Skill Set
* Genuine interest in mergers and acquisitions, strategic questions and finance.
* Passion for the complex and fascinating world of financial services, including sub-sectors such as banking, asset and wealth management, fintech and insurance.
* A team-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for a diverse and international environment.
* Open and flexible personality, motivated to thrive in a fast-changing environment with an affinity for a diligent way of working and great attention to detail.
* A master's degree in finance, business administration, or science-based studies (mathematics, engineering, technology); ideally initial experience in corporate finance/M&A, transaction services, valuation or related areas.
* Professional communication skills in both German and English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus
Your Benefits
Hybrid Flexible Working Model Our work model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority. This approach allows you to tailor your schedule to your personal working style.
Learn and Grow Our learning and development approach helps you gain valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career, not just at PwC. We offer a variety of internal and external courses for training and upskilling. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement and gain new skills to achieve your professional goals. You’ll build confidence, enhance your job performance, and take your career to the next level.
Sustainable Performance PwC is committed to creating an environment of sustainable performance. We therefore offer a range of resources such as sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership trainings, resilience and mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars, and yoga courses.
Vacation and Leave From maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to vacation and paid leave, we know it’s essential to take time away from work. At PwC, you can enjoy a variety of leave options to recharge, relax, or achieve personal milestones.
Volunteering Are you passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, because so are we at PwC. We encourage you to participate in volunteer work by offering paid time off for volunteering activities. Our Corporate Sustainability programmes help you find purpose and fulfilment while working with us.
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