• Job Description

  Req#: 202308-118692

  The Position

  M&A Analyst

  Purpose

  This position offers a highly motivated and skilled individual the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment, with exposure to Roche’s external growth strategy and senior management. The M&A Analyst works on all Roche M&A deals: Pharma / Research, Diagnostics or Healthcare IT acquisitions and divestments (“Deals”) that are either being contemplated or executed, together with a senior M&A Project Leader. In this position, you will be responsible for the analytical review of Deal opportunities, and contribute to the assessment or execution of M&A projects. This includes interfacing with other colleagues involved in Deals, such as legal, accounting, tax, and divisional experts; performing research and analysis of companies using internal and external databases; involvement in the development of commercial cases and corresponding assumptions; modelling and performing comprehensive multi-criteria company valuations, including pro-forma impact analysis.

  Main responsibilities:

  • Building financial models, analyzing company financials, performing valuation analyses (DCF, comps, etc) and supporting offer structuring

  • Participating in the Deal process, i.e. interactions and negotiations with the counterparty / its advisers

  • Summarizing analysis into structured presentations and communicating findings in internal meetings

  • Contributing to and coordinating due diligence processes

  • Contributing to and coordinating the establishment of Deal related documentation, such as due diligence lists, bid letters, process letters, information memorandums, etc.

  • Interfacing with Roche’s external advisers

  • Participating in strategic discussions in the review of potential investment opportunities, M&A landscapes, etc.

  Qualifications

  You will have a recognized University degree (Finance or Economics or related; a Master and/or a Science degree is a plus). In addition, 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience in Investment Banking, Corporate M&A, Transaction Services or other financial advisory related work. A desire for hands-on involvement and the ability to cope with challenges and time pressure are important for this position. Exposure to the Pharma / Biotech sector will be considered as a plus.

  University graduates will be considered provided they have a finance/economics background and relevant internships in banking incl M&A training camps.

  In addition, you will bring the following skills and experience:

  • High rigor, curiosity and proactiveness

  • Strong data gathering, analytical and quantitative modelling skills

  • Good organization of own work and time and the ability to work well under pressure, with continuous attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills when interacting with internal stakeholders, advisers and counterparts

  • Self-starter personality, demonstrating willingness to contribute to team dynamic

  • Initiative taker, with strong personal motivation, drive and high integrity / reliability

  • Business mindset and interest in the Healthcare sector with aspirations to potentially progress within Roche beyond M&A

  • English is the working language (oral & written), additional language skills along with previous international experience would be a plus

  Who we are

  At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

  Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

  Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

  We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

  Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  606018 F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics.

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