Internship: Mergers and Acquisitions (non-thesis)

Job Description

Join Philips as an intern, supporting Philips’ transformation in Health Technology. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience within a very experienced global team, working with large teams from businesses throughout Philips and operating independently while dealing with dynamic and often challenging process timelines. Responsibilities rapidly increase for those who perform well.

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: 6 months

Type: Internship (non-thesis)

Please note: you need to be officially enrolled at the university for the whole internship duration!

The team

You are part of a global deal team comprised of approximately 15 specialists. You will be part of the team in Amsterdam, consisting of approximately 5 people, and will work closely with the integration and disentanglement teams.

Your role:

• Assisting the deal execution process from inception to closing, including valuation and financial analyses (DCF and multiples), assisting/managing due diligence processes, project management, and drafting process materials
• Preparing presentations for the Executive Board, with and alongside people from Philips’ Business Groups and Markets
• Performing company research and industry benchmarking using various databases (e.g. Capital IQ, Pitchbook)

You're the right fit if:

• You have an excellent academic track record, preferably in Economics, Finance, Investments, or Econometrics
• You have a genuine interest in corporate finance, valuation, and financial markets
• You are currently enrolled in an MSc program or in the last year of a Bachelor program
• You have a highly analytical mindset with a strong professional drive and work ethic
• You are a strong and open-minded team player who can work with various nationalities and cultures
• You have modelling experience in Excel and neat PowerPoint skills
• You have fluency in written and spoken English; Dutch is not required
• You have relevant corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity internship experience, which is preferred

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

About Philips

Philips is a health technology company.