GETP - Global Early Talent Program in Strategy and M&A

Strategy Manager

As Global Early Talent Program participant within Strategy and M&A, you will get hands-on responsibility from the start. You will rapidly build your skills and experience through a series of exciting, cross-functional, and international assignments. You will create a legacy to be proud of as you deepen your leadership competences and soft skills, building a strong network within ABB. The exceptional people you work with, the challenging projects you tackle and the global scale of our business will give the experience you need to build a world-class career in strategy and M&A. Depending on the assignment role you will be in, most common responsibilities include: • Typical projects include portfolio strategy and management, planning and performance management, major company transformation projects. • High-quality analysis to address complex questions in a pragmatic manner. • Regular macroeconomic, market and competitive intelligence updates. • Contribution to strategy projects – delivering results against partially tight deadlines. • Support in regular updates on strategy and market insights to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. • Preparation of business plans, projected synergies, and valuations. • Support in the preparation of M&A documentation for ABB decision-making. • Support during different phases of M&A transactions: planning & preparations, initial assessment, due diligence, contract negotiations, closing preparations, etc. • Collaboration with ABB businesses and other functions throughout the M&A process. • Handling and review of acquisition proposals that ABB receives from external parties.

• Recent graduate (Master’s level) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related fields
• Previous initial work experience in relevant fields such as strategy consulting, corporate strategy, M&A, investment banking etc. can be considered
• Excellent analytical skills – structuring, problem solving, modeling
• Passion for tackling complex problems, high level of curiosity, eagerness to learn and initiate engagement with others
• Professional fluency in English, other languages are a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team spirit and global mindset
• Attention to detail and accuracy, willing to challenge the status quo and take projects to the next level
• Eligibility for work permit in Switzerland, e.g., Swiss or EU/EFTA citizen (we will not sponsor a visa application for this role)

For this particular position, you will be hired within the Corporate Strategy and M&A function in Zurich, Switzerland, with rotations in the Motion and Electrification Business Areas in Switzerland and the US (tbc). Applications for this position will close on 30 June 2024. The program is made up of three assignments over the course of 24 months: 1) One assignment in Zurich within the Corporate Strategy and M&A function starting on 1 October 2024 as an introduction to the company. 2) One assignment in business strategy abroad to get an overview of ABB’s business in a different environment/role, and work on an exciting assignment with a different team, expanding your network. 3) One or two assignments in business strategy, M&A or related teams back in Zurich with Motion and Electrification, where you will deepen your knowledge of the company and your function, strengthening your technical and soft skills. During the last assignment, participants will meet in Zurich, Switzerland, for a week of training, focused on leadership competencies development. The last rotation will also be the time where the participants start to look for their first permanent position, to be started after the end of the program. All program trainings are meant to build the foundations of your future career evolution. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory