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About this Strategy & Business Development Intern f/m/d (80-100%) role at ABB

ABB · Onsite · Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Open Innovation and Startup Ecosystem Manager, ELSE

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will work in the global strategy and business development team of ABB's Electrification Service division on strategy development projects and to identify and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities across the division's portfolio. This includes deal sourcing for venture capital investments, strategic partnerships, and merger & acquisition targets.

 

This is a hands-on role offering real exposure to business strategy, M&A and investment analysis in a fast-paced, international environment. You will work closely with senior strategy and business stakeholders across the division's global business lines.

 

The working model is: LI-Hybrid

 

You will be mainly accountable for:


  • Support strategy development by conducting horizon scanning, trend analysis, and opportunity identification in electrification and energy transition, synthesizing insights into strategic priorities and recommendations, contributing to global initiatives and business cases, and preparing high-quality presentations and analyses for senior leadership.
  • Source and screen inorganic growth opportunities (M&A targets, VC investments, and strategic partnerships) aligned with divisional strategy, and build and maintain a structured deal pipeline tracking opportunities across sectors, geographies, and technology areas.
  • Conduct analysis of potential targets covering market positioning, technology differentiation, financial profile, and strategic fit, develop detailed target profiles, business cases, and investment briefs for senior management and investment committees, and support due diligence in coordination with finance, legal, and business teams.

 

Qualifications for the role:


  • Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured output
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; ability and experience in building financial models and presentations from scratch
  • Genuine interest in strategy and business development, M&A and venture capital
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international team environment
  • Prior internship or project experience in strategy consulting, investment banking / private equity, corporate development / M&A, or VC is a plus

More about us


ABB's Electrification Business Area is a global leader in electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services. Our Electrification Service Division partners with customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. With over 5,000 service professionals across the globe, it delivers a full suite of digitally-enabled care, modernization, and advisory services for electrical systems.


Our mission centers on enabling a low-carbon society, preserving resources, and promoting social progress. Whether serving utilities, industries, data centers, buildings or infrastructure, we collaborate with customers to solve today's greatest energy challenges and accelerate the global transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.


This recruitment process is led by Talent Partner Emma Aslani.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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