Strategy - Energy Infrastructure - Analyst

Overview

Eight Advisory was founded in 2009 in France by 8 former partners of Arthur Andersen / Big4 companies as a firm specialized in Transaction Services, Restructuring, and Transformation. Today, Eight Advisory has grown to 950+ employees (including 113 partners) in France, the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, USA (New York), Spain, Germany and Switzerland. Together with the Eight International Network, counting over 650 employees in more than 20 countries, we respond to a growing demand for financial advice from private equity firms, medium- and large-sized corporates, and investment banks.

In order to support our growth and expansion, our Strategy practice is currently looking for candidates with an interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors as well as in strategic & commercial Due Diligence. The Strategy practice now comprises more than 150 employees, with diverse backgrounds from the corporate world as well as strategy consulting. We offer our customers specific solutions which are tailored to their business challenges and are executed on time and in budget.

We are currently looking for an ambitious and diligent individual to join our Strategy team in Zurich as an Analyst.

• You will work as a fully integrated team member within our Strategy department as an active actor for the execution of Strategic, Commercial and Operational Due Diligence (sell side or buy side) as well as Strategy projects for international investment funds and corporate clients.
• Your focus will be on infrastructure sectors, including energy, waste, water, mobility and so forth.
• From the beginning you will be fully integrated in delivery teams. Additional tasks include support to business development and marketing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to project success.
• Assist in preparing detailed reports and presentations for clients and senior management.
• Work closely with senior team members to analyze data, conduct research, and provide insights for key business decisions.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to gain hands‑on experience in client interaction and relationship management.
• Receive personalized coaching from a dedicated counselor for your personal and professional development.

• A Master’s degree or a PhD in economics, engineering, business administration or business economics or working towards it.
• Previous experience in transaction, strategy, operations consulting, or a related field (e.g., M&A, Strategy, Business Development) at a top‑tier consultancy firm.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to tackle challenging projects.
• Practical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Motivated, proactive, reliable, and resilient under stress.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong financial skills are a plus.
• Full professional German/English language skills.