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Internship - Mergers & Acquisitions (m/w/x)

CompanyZEISS Group
LocationOberkochen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in group-wide M&A activities, divestitures, and project management office duties. They will also contribute to business valuations, financial modeling, and the preparation of due diligence and board proposals.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
26575
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025). For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars. With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future. With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide. Learn more about ZEISS: www.zeiss.com/about Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: www.zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
About the Role

Your Role

With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally.

  • assist in group-wide M& A activities, divestitures and other related projects such as collaborations
  • perform duties and tasks in a Project Management Office (PMO)
  • actively contribute to the creation of Business valuations/ financial modeling
  • share responsibility for preparing, implementing and postprocessing Due -Diligences
  • assist in the compilation of proposals for decisions by the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board

Your Profile

  • already begun to study business administration/ economics with a focus on corporate finance, financial analysis/ accounting, strategic/ international management/ etc.
  • ideally had your first practical experience in business
  • expertise valuation, corporate finance and accounting
  • very good analytical skills and think across disciplines
  • an independent, accurate and reliable working style
  • a high level of initiative
  • a proficient handling of MS-Office
  • a very good command of English

 

Sounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future! Please provide your complete application documents (CV, transcript of records, etc.).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Franziska Gansloser
Key Skills
Mergers & AcquisitionsFinancial ModelingBusiness ValuationDue DiligenceProject Management OfficeFinancial AnalysisAccountingStrategic ManagementAnalytical SkillsMS-OfficeEnglish
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipConsulting