PwC Edge Programme

Our Deals teams help provide transaction support in major mergers and acquisitions. Together with our Deals professionals you could work on anything from international take-over bids to complex valuations. If you want to know more about what we do in Deals, have a look at our website!

Our programme will provide everything you need to become an international, well-rounded, well-networked Deals professional. There is no doubt that the programme will challenge you and stretch your capabilities, but it will also be a rewarding journey that will equip you for the next stage in your career.

At PwC in Zurich, we offer two specialised Edge programs: one within our Industry vertical and the other in our Financial Services vertical.

In the Industry vertical, we provide transaction-related services to clients across various sectors, including health industries, consumer markets, technology, media and telecommunications as well and industrials & services.  

Our Financial Services Deals team focuses exclusively on the financial services sector, delivering the same transaction-related services to banks, insurance companies, asset and wealth managers, FinTechs, and other financial institutions.

Have we captured your imagination? Would you like to learn more? Take a look at the brochure on the Swiss PwC Edge Programme.

Edge was created to support the best and brightest graduates at the start of their careers by boosting their development from their first days with the PwC Deals business. The journey will begin with an International Deals Foundation Event (IDFE) in Madrid in September.

The Edge programme will officially kick-off at the International Deals Foundation Event (IDFE) in Spain, where you will meet all other newly joined “Edgies” (how we call our programme participants) and PwC Deals leaders from across EMEA. You will get a taste of the work that you’ll be doing in Deals. Following that, you’ll commence in one of our Deals teams at our Zurich office where you will rotate through different Deals competency groups. You will be involved in a variety of project work with numerous local and international clients and teams.

The Swiss Edge programme foresees four nine-month rotations within Corporate Finance / M&A, Transaction Services, Valuations and Deals Strategy & Operations, across our Deals industries. All rotations are planned depending on our business needs. The last 9-months will take place in the final team where your further Deals career starts.

Please note, that the Edge programme for Financial Services (FS) will have rotations within our FS Deals competency groups, which include Corporate Finance / M&A, Transaction Services, Valuations and Deals Strategy & Operations.

Our 10-15% top performers will have the opportunity to take part in an international exchange and work in another EMEA country for a period of six months. To be selected, you will need to perform at the highest-level right from the start of the Edge programme. Something worth aiming for, right?

We designed Edge to give you a ‘helicopter’ view of our Deals business. This will mean you’ll continuously learn something new and exciting. To help you through this learning process, you will be supported by relevant training courses, as well as by a team of professionals offering coaching and “buddy” support.

To ensure that you get the best technical training to complement what you learn on the job, the programme requires the completion of a professional qualification (ACCA or CFA).

For Edge: The application period for the 2025 is now closed.

For Edge Financial Services: The application period is now closed.

The start date for the Edge Deals Graduate Programme 2026 will be published soon.

We are looking for individuals with a:

• Genuine interest and passion in mergers and acquisitions, strategic questions and finance,

• Team-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for a diverse and international environment,

• Flexible mindset and personality who is motivated to thrive in fast changing environment,

• Affinity for a diligent way of working and great attention to detail,

• Master's degree in finance, business administration, or science-based studies (mathematics, engineering, technology); ideally initial experience in Corporate Finance/M&A, Transaction Services, Valuation and Modelling or related areas,

• Professional communication skills in both German and English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

The recruiting days for Edge 2026 have not yet been decided.

What makes PwC Deals stand out?

Dealmaking is one of the most interesting, exciting and rewarding professions out there today. The culture is trademarked by dynamic, young and motivated professionals who navigate each twist and turn throughout the transaction process to ensure a successful outcome, deal or no-deal.

At PwC Deals, we leverage our global trusted relationships to provide us with an abundance of dealmaking opportunities throughout the world. I would highly recommend it to hard-working individuals with a flexible mind-set.

What are the top three things you would say to women considering a career in PwC Deals?

Deals is the right choice for you if:

1. You are ready to work on diverse projects and enjoy a steep learning curve;
2. You are eager to solve challenging problems for the clients every day;
3. You are open-minded, creative and think “out of the box”.