Investment Banking Associate / Senior Associate / Vice President – Switzerland
About the job
Our Investment Banking clients in Switzerland are looking to hire Associate, Senior Associate and Vice President level professionals to join their growing deal teams. You will work on live M&A and capital markets mandates for corporates, financial sponsors and family-owned businesses, with exposure to Swiss and cross-border transactions. The roles are based in Zurich or Geneva, depending on the client.
What you’ll be doing
- Executing buy-side, sell-side and capital raising mandates from pitch through to closing
- Building and reviewing financial models (DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables, merger models)
- Preparing client materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations and teasers
- Conducting company, sector and market analysis to support origination and execution
- Managing due diligence, data room and process workstreams, and coordinating with legal, tax and accounting advisers
- Maintaining day-to-day contact with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders
- Supporting business development and origination efforts
- Supervising, training and mentoring Analysts (and Associates, for VP-level hires)
What we’re looking for
- Relevant experience in Investment Banking or M&A advisory at a bank or advisory firm
- Associate: approx. 2–4 years
- Senior Associate: approx. 4–6 years
- VP: approx. 6+ years, with a record of leading transactions and managing junior team members
- Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills
- Strong track record of executing transactions end to end
- Fluent English is required. German and/or French is highly desirable and may be mandatory for some clients
- Right to work in Switzerland (EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit)
- Degree from a leading university in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Why consider the opportunity
- Hands-on involvement in live, high-quality transactions with real responsibility from day one
- Clear progression path with exposure to senior bankers and clients
- Competitive compensation, including a performance-based bonus
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture
- Access to Switzerland’s strong corporate, private equity and family-office deal environment
Contact
To apply or for a confidential conversation, please contact Isko Khusanov at isko.khusanov@moonwalkrec.com.