For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.

Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division.

Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.

This is an opportunity to join Deutsche Bank’s Swiss Corporate Finance team in Zurich as an Investment Banking Associate. In this role, you will play a key part in originating and executing corporate finance transactions, contributing to the firm’s advisory and capital markets activities in Switzerland.

This role sits within Deutsche Bank’s Swiss Corporate Finance franchise, which provides integrated investment banking services across industries and products, including financial advisory in M&A, equity and debt capital markets transactions and leveraged buyouts. You will work closely with senior bankers as well as product and sector specialists globally, gaining broad exposure to transactions and industries

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior bankers to originate, structure and execute transactions

• Take an active and productive role in live transactions

• Prepare complex financial and valuation analyses as well as corresponding models

• Develop an understanding of clients’ businesses to tailor solutions to their needs

• Prepare presentations and other materials for marketing purposes and live deals

• Conduct and coordinate due diligence processes

• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to analysts and interns

Skills

• University degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting or Economics

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in corporate finance / M&A with a leading investment bank or boutique

• Strong numerical, analytical and financial modelling skills

• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail

• Able to work independently and under pressure

• Excellent communication skills and strong self-motivation

• Creative problem-solving abilities

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• High degree of maturity and strong commitment to integrity and teamwork

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German

• Strong sense of ownership with a proactive, hands-on work style and a proven track record of independently driving tasks forward, coordinating diverse teams and delivering high‑quality results

Well-being & Benefits

• Emotionally and mentally balanced
  We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Physically thriving
  We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive.

• Socially connected
  We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and wellbeing.

• Financially secure
  We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.