A leading independent investment banking advisory firm is seeking a talented Associate to join its growing Frankfurt office. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the market's most experienced advisors on high-profile M&A, strategic advisory and capital markets transactions across Germany and the broader European market.
The successful candidate will play a key role in transaction execution, financial analysis and client delivery, while gaining exposure to senior decision-makers, entrepreneurs, private equity investors and multinational corporates.
Key Responsibilities
Associate, Investment Banking
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Support the execution of M&A, strategic advisory and financing transactions from inception through to completion.
- Build and review detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction materials.
- Prepare client presentations, board materials, marketing documents and information memoranda.
- Coordinate due diligence workstreams and manage interactions with clients, investors and external advisors.
- Conduct in-depth industry, company and market research to support transaction processes and origination efforts.
- Work closely with senior bankers on live mandates and business development initiatives.
- Mentor and oversee Analysts, helping to maintain the highest quality standards across deliverables.
Candidate Requirements
- 3-6 years of experience within investment banking, M&A advisory, corporate finance or transaction services.
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions and LBO analysis.
- Demonstrated transaction experience across buy-side, sell-side, capital raising or strategic advisory mandates.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent German and English language skills are essential.
- Outstanding academic record from a leading university.
What the Firm Offers
- Exposure to complex, high-profile transactions across Germany and Europe.
- Opportunity to work directly with Managing Directors and senior clients.
- Lean deal teams providing meaningful responsibility from day one.
- Strong international collaboration and cross-border deal activity.
- Meritocratic culture with clear progression opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package and significant long-term career development potential.
Ideal Backgrounds
Candidates could come from:
- Elite boutique investment banks
- Leading independent advisory firms
- Bulge bracket M&A teams
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Associate, Investment Banking, Elite Boutique - Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main Arbeitgeber: Selby Jennings
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