Internship - IT M&A | Consulting (from September or October 2026)

About Interpath

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise across Deals, Advisory, and Restructuring. We support investors and management teams in complex situations where critical decisions are required and value creation is central. Our culture is agile, independent, and conflict-free, enabling us to deliver pragmatic, results-driven advice.

Technology is a critical driver of value in M&A transactions. Interpath combines deep sector insight with hands-on execution capabilities to support Private Equity investors and corporates throughout the deal lifecycle - from IT due diligence and carve-outs to post-merger integration and value creation. We help clients assess IT landscapes, identify transaction risks, and unlock value through technology.

Interpath entered the German market in January 2025 and continues to build a strong presence across the DACH region. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our growing IT M&A and Due Diligence capability, working on high-impact transactions alongside experienced Managing Directors and deal teams.

Your Challenge

In this role, you will support our team on IT-focused transaction projects, with a strong focus on due diligence and deal execution.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting IT M&A/IT due diligence engagements, including analysis of IT landscapes, systems, and architectures
• Contributing to the evaluation of IT cost structures and run-rate implications (applications, infrastructure, IT operating models)
• Supporting carve-out and post-merger integration planning, including separation complexity and Day 1 readiness
• Preparing deal-focused client presentations, translating technical findings into clear commercial implications
• Conducting research on transaction-relevant IT trends and benchmarks
• Collaborating closely with consultants, managers, and deal teams in a fast-paced consulting environment

What Interpath Offers You

At Interpath, you will join a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with direct exposure to transactions and early responsibility.

We offer:

• Structured onboarding and mentorship, including a personal buddy
• A collaborative and supportive team culture with regular events
• A hands-on consulting environment with high ownership and steep learning curves
• Fast professional development supported by a strong feedback culture
• Tailored training and on-the-job learning in small, expert teams

Requirements

Your Contribution to Success

You are analytically strong and motivated to work at the intersection of IT, M&A, and value creation.

You should have:

• Ongoing or recently completed studies in (Business) Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (ideally Master´s degree)
• Basic understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, cloud technologies, or software architectures is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex topics
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to link technical findings to business and deal implications
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and team-oriented mindset
• The minimum duration of this internship is 3 months. Longer periods (e.g. 6 months are preferred)
• Fluency in German (minimum C1) and English (minimum B2)

Benefits

Inclusion at Interpath

We exist to help our clients seize transformational opportunities or to navigate their most difficult challenges, and so we need to draw on the brightest minds from the broadest range of backgrounds to bring the most insightful perspectives.

To do that, it’s essential that it is in our DNA to support and celebrate our people as individuals and that we all have the ability, resources and guidance to achieve our long-term career ambitions.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.