Internship Strategy and M&A (m/f/d)

Job description

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the strategy of a rapidly growing scale-up? As our Strategy & M&A Intern, you won't just be a bystander—you'll be at the very core of our work. You'll partner directly with our Senior Vice President Strategy & Growth (a key member of our management team and board) and the entire leadership team. You will analyze market and business data, structure challenges with a clear, hypothesis-driven mindset, and develop actionable recommendations. Whether it's corporate strategy, go-to-market, product focus, or potential M&A projects, you'll provide the data-driven insights that drive our growth.

What awaits you with us

• Market Assessments: Evaluating market size, growth, and trends to uncover our next big opportunities.

• Competitive Analysis: Scrutinizing competitor products and go-to-market strategies to sharpen our edge.

• Customer Analysis: Defining market segments and ideal customer profiles to prioritize where we can grow most effectively.

• Product Strategy: Assessing our product strategy and differentiation, including identifying strengths, gaps, and key development areas.

• Persona and Buyer Journey Analysis: Deconstructing customer personas and buyer journeys to derive strategic positioning and consistent messaging.

• Go-to-Market Metrics: Investigating core GTM metrics (e.g., pipeline coverage, win rates) to identify crucial growth drivers.

• M&A Screening: Systematically screening for potential M&A targets with clear criteria for efficient initial evaluations.

• Financial Modeling: Building preliminary valuation models for potential M&A targets, including assumptions and sensitivities.

• Potentially: Supporting due diligence and contributing to the early phases of in-depth reviews.

What you bring to the table

• You're currently pursuing a Master's or advanced Bachelor's degree in Business, STEM, Economics, or a related field.

• Availability for at least 3 months, ideally starting in July or August

• You work in a structured, hypothesis-driven way with a strong focus on execution.

• Initial practical experience in Strategy Consulting, Advisory (e.g., Big 4), Business Development, or M&A is a major plus.

• Industry knowledge in Software, SaaS, or Tech is a huge advantage.

• You're proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and can create visually compelling presentations for management and the board that get straight to the point.

• You have strong communication skills in German and English, and you're clear and persuasive in both speaking and writing.

• You are proactive, reliable, and a true team player through and through.