Investment Banking M&A Associate, Munich

Investment Banking Associate, M&A

Munich, Germany

We are currently partnering with a leading European corporate finance advisory firm looking to add an Associate to its growing Munich team.

The firm operates within the mid-market, advising entrepreneurs, corporates, shareholders and financial investors on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The team offers a highly entrepreneurial environment where junior bankers are given meaningful responsibility throughout the transaction lifecycle and significant exposure to senior colleagues and clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious investment banker looking to join a collaborative, execution-focused platform where they can continue developing technically while taking on increasing responsibility across live transactions.

The Role

As an Associate, you will play a key role across the execution of M&A transactions, while working closely with senior bankers on pitches, origination initiatives and client coverage.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and managing M&A transactions from initial preparation through to signing and closing
• Preparing financial models, company valuations and transaction analyses
• Conducting detailed company, sector and market research
• Preparing high-quality pitch books, information memoranda, management presentations and other transaction materials
• Coordinating due diligence processes and engaging with clients, investors and external advisers
• Supporting buyer identification and outreach across strategic and financial investors
• Working directly with senior bankers and clients throughout live transaction processes
• Taking increasing responsibility for individual workstreams and transaction management
• Supporting Associates, Analysts and interns across execution and financial analysis
• Contributing to business development initiatives and the identification of potential transaction opportunities
• Collaborating with colleagues internationally on cross-border mandates

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates with approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant M&A or investment banking experience who are ready to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong experience within M&A, investment banking, corporate finance or a comparable advisory environment
• Experience working across live sell-side and/or buy-side M&A transactions
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities
• A solid understanding of the full M&A transaction process
• Experience producing transaction and marketing materials to a high standard
• Confidence working directly with clients, investors and other advisers
• The ability to take ownership of individual transaction workstreams
• Strong attention to detail combined with a commercial mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional fluency in German and English
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to working within a lean deal team

Why Join?

This opportunity would particularly suit someone who wants greater responsibility and transaction ownership earlier in their career.

The successful candidate will join a platform where Associates can gain meaningful exposure to both execution and clients rather than operating within a heavily siloed structure.

The opportunity offers:

• Hands-on M&A execution across a variety of mid-market transactions
• Significant exposure to senior bankers and decision-makers
• Direct interaction with entrepreneurs, corporates and financial investors
• The opportunity to work on both German and cross-border transactions
• Leaner deal teams offering increased responsibility and visibility
• Exposure to business development alongside transaction execution
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Strong potential for continued progression within the platform

Location: Munich
Level: Associate
Product: M&A / Corporate Finance
Language: German & English