Investment Banking Analyst

This is a rare opportunity to join Deutsche Bank’s Swiss Corporate Finance Team in Zurich as a full-time Investment Banking Analyst. As a career starter in Deutsche Bank’s Investment Bank (IB), you will be an important team member in the origination and execution of the bank’s corporate finance business.

The Corporate Finance franchise provides the full range of integrated investment banking products and services for clients across industries, including financial advisory in M&A, equity and debt capital markets transactions, and leveraged buyouts.

As an Investment Banking Analyst in our Zurich office, you will contribute to the bank’s M&A execution and capital raising abilities while building our reputation in the Swiss market with the seamless execution of corporate finance transactions. You will work with product and sector experts based across the globe, gaining experience in a wide array of industries and products.

You will experience excellent financial and modelling training, gain hands-on learning experiences, and develop skills in all major areas of investment banking with the aim of executing large corporate transactions.

What we look for

• University degree (BSc or MSc), ideally in Banking, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Prior internship experience in Corporate Finance / M&A, preferably with a leading investment bank or boutique.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and financial modelling skills, with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to support senior bankers in originating, structuring, and executing transactions through financial and valuation analyses, client research, presentations, and due diligence.
• Self-motivation, independence under pressure, creative problem-solving, and strong communication skills, with maturity and a commitment to integrity and teamwork.
• Excellent oral and written command of English and German.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

To be eligible for the 2027 Graduate Programme

• Complete your studies (all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation) between 1st January 2026 and 31st July 2027.
• Be able to start full-time work in July 2027, subject to local working legislation and visa requirements.
• Possess no more than 12 months full-time, relevant work experience.

Benefits and wellbeing

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