Associate - People in Deals (Due Diligence, Carve-outs and Reorganisations)

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

People in Deals

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Our People in Deals team supports corporate and private equity clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. We identify and manage the people-related implications of acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs and reorganisations, from due diligence and deal preparation through execution and post-deal implementation. Working closely with other teams to ensure support for our clients. As part of a diverse and collaborative team, you will contribute to transaction projects in Switzerland and internationally.

Your impact

• In your role as Associate, you will work on a variety of M&A and strategy related topics focusing on people elements through the life cycle of a deal. Typical projects scope includes HR and pensions due diligence, HR operating models, change and communication, day-1 and day-100 planning and organisational design.
• You will build expertise in people-related due diligence by reviewing workforce information, identifying key risks and opportunities, and assessing their potential impact on the transaction.
• You will drive day-to-day delivery across operating model design, targeted communication and change initiatives, as well as day-1 and day-100 planning.
• You will work together with large international corporations, mid-market firms as well as specialists across Deals, Corporate Tax, Legal and Reward to deliver integrated solutions throughout the transaction and according to the program.
• You will partner in growing the business by supporting internal initiatives such as proposals, thought leadership and internal and external trainings.
• You will build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients while developing technical expertise in HR, Workforce, pensions, organizational design and people-related separation and integration topics.

Your skill set

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Law, or related fields.
• Strong interest in the intersection of people and transactions, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in developing and learning new AI based solutions
• Confidence in working with financial and workforce data, including the ability to structure incomplete information, identify inconsistencies and communicate complex findings clearly.
• Excellent English and German skills; French and/or Italian are an advantage.
• Collaborative, proactive and eager to learn in a dynamic and international environment.
• Initial professional experience in people-related due diligence, carve-outs, reorganisations or comparable transaction and transformation projects is an advantage.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Business Opportunities, Change Management, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Development, Cross-Functional Team Coordination, Deal Sourcing, Developing Training Materials, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Human Resources (HR) Consulting, Inclusion, Integration Strategies, Intellectual Curiosity, M&A Strategy {+ 15 more}

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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