Global Mergers and Acquisitions (Senior) Analyst

WHO WE ARE

Avolta is the leading global travel retail and food & beverage player, placing the traveler at the heart of everything we do. By combining travel retail, convenience and F&B, we create integrated and innovative experiences across the traveler’s journey.

Our 77,000 team members deliver these experiences every day across more than 5,100 outlets in around 1,000 locations, including airports, motorways and other travel destinations, in over 70 countries.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our global growth strategy, supporting strategic transactions and investment initiatives worldwide. The role supports M&A through robust financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business insights, while actively partnering with cross-functional teams to assess new growth opportunities and drive the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Based in Basel with a planned transition to Zurich in Q1 2027, you will work closely with the senior leadership and cross functional teams.

The role reports to Global Mergers and Acquisitions Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support end-to-end M&A processes, including target screening, valuation, due diligence, execution, and integration planning
• Build and maintain complex financial models (DCF, LBO, comparable analysis, scenario modelling)
• Prepare investment memos, board materials, and executive presentations
• Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to inform strategic decisions
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (finance, strategy, legal, operations) and external advisors to ensure seamless execution
• Partner with business leaders throughout the M&A life cycle to ensure strategic fit, smooth integration, and value optimization
• Perform risk assessments on proposed transactions and provide strategic recommendations
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify value creation opportunities
• Support Avolta’s growth strategy through active involvement in identifying, assessing, and executing M&A transactions, investments, joint ventures, and divestitures

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting (Big-4), or corporate finance/business development within a multinational organization
• Exposure to the retail industry is a strong advantage
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, international environment
• Solid understanding of corporate finance, valuation methodologies, and financial modelling
• Proven analytical and conceptual skills with a detail-oriented and solution-driven mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across cultures and levels
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Proactive, reliable, and self-motivated with a collaborative and open-minded approach

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