Student Private Equity

Working Student Private Equity (20-40%)

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About Diarkis

Backed by entrepreneurial families, Diarkis is more than a financial investor – we are a committed partner offering long-term, flexible capital paired with generations of proven business expertise. Diarkis was founded in 2024 to diversify the family’s activities and build lasting partnerships. We seek majority shareholdings in well-positioned and differentiated SMEs led by ambitious founders and management teams. Further information can be found on

From our office in Zurich, we identify, execute and actively support investments in asset‑light, value‑adding B2B sectors with a focus on building long‑term growth platforms through organic and acquisitive strategies.

• Conducting market analyses of relevant industries to identify attractive investment themes and consolidation opportunities
• Identifying and analysing suitable target companies based on strategic and financial criteria
• Supporting the development of investment concepts and strategic rationales for potential acquisitions
• Assisting our investment professionals in the due diligence of potential new portfolio companies
• Performing financial analyses and valuation models for selected targets
• Contributing to the preparation of investment proposals and presentation materials
• Supporting the strategic development of portfolio companies in close collaboration with management teams

Join a newly established and highly ambitious single‑family office backed by a highly entrepreneurial family. You will:

• Be directly involved in the identification and assessment of new investment opportunities
• Work closely with the investment team and gain exposure to the full private equity investment process
• Be part of the build‑up of the family office and its portfolio, shaping investment theses and supporting platform strategies
• Experience a steep learning curve and high level of responsibility from day one
• Work in a collegial, hands‑on and entrepreneurial environment with flat hierarchies and short decision paths
• Benefit from flexible working hours (20–40%) alongside your studies

• Ongoing Bachelor’s (from 5th semester) or Master’s studies in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• You bring relevant practical experience in Private Equity, M&A, Consulting or Corporate Finance from prior internships
• Confident handling of Excel and Power Point
• Fluent English and German (spoken and written)
• Proactive mindset, strong sense of ownership, a down‑to‑earth mentality and the ability to work independently in a small, collaborative team environment