Investment Banking Associate, Frankfurt, Elite Advisory
Associate - Investment Banking
Frankfurt, Germany
About the Opportunity
A leading independent advisory firm is seeking an Associate to join its growing Frankfurt office. The team specialises in advising publicly listed companies, shareholders, and boards on complex strategic situations including public M&A, takeover defence, shareholder engagement, activism, capital markets transactions, and broader strategic advisory mandates across the DACH region. The firm operates a highly entrepreneurial model, offering junior bankers direct exposure to senior decision-makers, clients, and high-profile transactions.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of live M&A, strategic advisory, takeover, defence, and capital markets transactions.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models including valuation, merger, accretion/dilution, and transaction analyses.
- Prepare client presentations, board materials, strategic reviews, and marketing documentation.
- Conduct company, sector, shareholder, and investor analysis.
- Coordinate due diligence workstreams and transaction processes.
- Work closely with senior bankers on complex strategic assignments.
- Contribute to business development and origination initiatives.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience within investment banking, M&A advisory, corporate finance, or a related field.
- Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise.
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of public markets and M&A processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a lean, high-performing team.
- Fluent German and English language skills.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile corporate situations in the DACH market.
- Significant responsibility and client interaction from day one.
- Direct mentoring from experienced senior bankers.
- Clear career progression within an expanding advisory platform.
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