Summer Intern in M&A Tax Alvarez & Marsal (M/F/D)
Practice: M&A Tax (Mergers & Acquisitions Tax)
Location: Zurich (Fixed Term Contract: 3-6 months)
Start: 1 July 2026 or earlier.
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia and Australia.
In today’s increasingly complex global tax environment, having international reach, a strong local presence and the right expertise is critical to the successful execution of all client tax affairs.
Responsibilities
We are currently looking for an ambitious summer intern who wants to gain experience in a growing M&A Tax practice. As a summer intern you will work directly with senior team members. From day 1, you will be part of the project team for various ongoing tax due diligence or tax structuring projects and will assist the team in creating high-quality deliverables in an international and performance-oriented environment.
As part of the Tax team, the successful individual will work on a variety of projects and assist with tasks such as:
- Review datarooms to identify information provided in tax due diligence projects and ensure datarooms are appropriately monitored for new disclosures;
- Update requests for missing information on due diligence projects;
- Assist in drafting client reports on due diligence projects (with respective guidance and input from experienced team members);
- Assist in project pitches to clients, e.g. by producing pitch decks.
- Ensure smooth project execution by preparing relevant legal documents and client contracts.
Requirements:
- Masters student in Law or Economics / business administration at a Swiss university. A background in Tax is not a requirement, but a strong plus, if you have completed any respective courses;
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a Swiss university in one of the abovementioned fields and have graduated with a grade of 5 or higher.
- Interested in M&A Tax and/or broader Corporate Tax; high-level understanding of the Swiss tax system;
- Excellent verbal and written communication in German, English and preferably also French (not a must). German native speaker;
- A real team player with an entrepreneurial mindset;
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
- Basic understanding on the use of AI;
- Swiss citizenship;
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
