Intern - M&A, Corporate Finance and Strategy

Place of work: Bratislava

Start date: September 2026

Contract type: intership

Salary: EUR 9/hour

Are you interested in finance? Are you eager to find out how mergers and acquisitions or corporate financing work?

We are a leading consulting firm specializing in delivering tailored solutions to help organizations navigate complex strategic and transformational challenges and decisions. Our work focuses on three main areas:

1. M&A Advisory: We help our clients identify and realize strategic market opportunities.
2. Corporate Finance Consulting: We provide professional advice on optimizing capital structures and project financing.
3. Strategy Consulting: We collaborate with clients to formulate and implement effective business strategies.

Why join us?

You will gain valuable hands-on experience in dynamic fields of M&A, corporate finance and strategy consulting. You will have the opportunity to work on significant projects alongside experienced professionals who will provide you with valuable advice and mentorship. Furthermore, we are committed to investing in your future and the development of your skills, as your growth, learning and satisfaction are our priority.

Start shaping your future with us now!

Your key responsibilities

As an Intern, you will have a unique opportunity to engage in various aspects of our projects, including:

• Industry Research: conducting in-depth analysis of industries and market trends to understand the dynamics and opportunities for our clients
• Company financial analysis: evaluating company financial statements and performance to identify strengths and weaknesses
• Financial modeling: creating and analyzing financial models to assess potential investments and business strategies
• Meetings with investors and bankers: collaborating with investors, bankers and CFOs to negotiate and optimize transaction terms
• Corporate strategy support: assisting in formulation and implementation of strategic plans to achieve business objectives
• Optimization and value creation: identifying opportunities to enhance performance and create greater value for our clients
  
  

Skills and attributes for success

• You are a third to fifth-year full-time economics or math university student.
• You have basic knowledge of finance, and strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• You share our values.
• You are ambitious and have initiative.
• You are curious, you want to know how things work.
• You find work an important part of your life.
• You like to understand things and you want to move things forward.
• Communication is your strength, you want to speak openly and are not afraid to ask.
• You look for solutions, not obstacles.
• You are a team player others can rely on.
• You can communicate in English and Slovak.

We offer

Education and technical support
• A sophisticated training program covering both technical and soft skills: You will be provided with opportunities to improve and gain invaluable insight.
• Professional learning: We pay certification fees, such as ACCA and CFA, because your expertise is our priority.
• iPhone 15 and laptop computer: You will be provided with modern and reliable partners for your work.

Excellent working conditions and flexibility
• Flexibility
• A hybrid 3 + 2 model: Our system of work is three days in the office and two days from home. This model supports effective team collaboration, facilitates your learning from others and allows for independent, undisturbed work at home.
• The Lounge (Bratislava only) — a space for employees to unwind, enjoy lunch, have informal meetings and team celebrations.
• Darts in Košice, PlayStation in Žilina and a foosball table or a quality library in Bratislava — we know that we need a quality break if we are to perform well.

Vacation and bonuses
• Annual bonus: We value your individual performance and reward you for your achievements.
• Bonus for referring successful employment candidates: You are the best partner to help us find new talent.

Benefits supporting sports, relaxation and mental health
MultiSport card — for your leisure and more than just sports activities.

Mental health
• Weekly massages at work: Enjoy some relaxation during your workday.
• Coaching and psychological counseling for you and your family members: We care for your mental health and we have help ready for you if you experience personal or work problems.

Social activities
• Skiing and teambuilding: Every year, we organize a company-wide ski trip to Jasná, a great Christmas party and various teambuilding events to strengthen team spirit.
• Employee discounts: Take advantage of discounts from our partnering companies in various areas.

Our values:
Our values define what matters most to us and who we want to be. They have been with us for a long time, remain unchanged and serve as pillars in our daily work.

Who we are:
• People who demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness
• People with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead
• People who build relationships based on doing the right thing

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