Associate (f/m/x) – Investment Banking Coverage (IBCM)

0010 Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Diversity & inclusion

Company bicycle

Deutschlandticket

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt seeks an associate for its Investment Banking Coverage team. The role focuses on lead deal execution for M&A and ECM in the DACH region, working with corporates and financial sponsors.

You will build client relationships, perform company analyses, and prepare pitches and presentations while developing complex valuation models. Strong English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking with a focus on M&A/ECM at a bulge bracket investment bank.
• Deal execution track record including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, spin-offs, IPOs, rights issue/ABBs, hostile takeover & activist defense and ratings & financing advisory.
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills, accounting and valuation understanding.
• High initiative, pro-activity, and drive.
• Self-starter able to be the point person on a deal for clients, interacting and advising on M&A/ECM process matters.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple client projects.
• Superior written and oral communications skills in English (must have) and German (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day deal execution for corporate finance in the German-speaking region (DACH) across M&A and ECM.
• Develop client relationships through deal execution and pitching with internal partners and product areas.
• Analyze companies and industries and work with client management teams.
• Prepare pitch books, selling memoranda and management presentations.
• Conduct sector research, valuation, credit analysis and financial modelling.
• Oversee building and maintenance of complex valuation models (DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO).
• Participate in recruitment and development of junior bankers.

Skills

Deal execution

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Client relationship

Analytical skills

Fluent English

German language

Job description

Job Description

A role in Deutsche Bank’s Investment Banking Coverage team for the German-speaking region offers you an opportunity to work on exciting challenges with some of the most influential decision-makers within Deutsche Bank’s broader Investment Banking & Capital Markets franchise Our bankers advise large companies and financial investors across the globe on some of their most important strategic transactions including takeovers and mergers, joint ventures, leveraged buy-outs, activist & hostile defenses and capital raising services, underpinned by one of the world’s largest and most successful debt and capital markets platforms Our team-based culture promotes and rewards individual talents. Our employees have a wide variety of academic and professional careers. You will find an extremely dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment in which you are part of a team that supports your success

Your key responsibilities

• Associate role within the Corporate Finance team based out of Frankfurt, leading day-to-day deal execution as well as coverage of corporates and financial sponsors in the German-speaking region (DACH) across M&A and ECM
• Developing client relationships through deal execution and pitching as well as communicating and interacting with internal coverage partners and product areas
• Analyzing companies and industries and working directly with client management teams
• Preparing pitch books, selling memoranda and management presentations
• Conducting sector and company research, quantitative analysis, company valuation, credit analysis and financial modelling
• Overseeing the building and maintenance of complex financial/valuation models, including DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO, comparable trading and transaction analyses
• Participating in the recruitment, development and training of junior bankers

Your skills and experiences

• 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking with a focus on M&A / ECM at a bulge bracket investment bank
• Deal execution track record including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, spin-offs, IPOs, rights issue/ABBs, hostile takeover & activist defense and ratings & financing advisory
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities
• Demonstrate a combination of strong quantitative/analytical skills, creative problem solving abilities and a thorough understanding of accounting and valuation
• High levels of initiative and ingenuity, high pro-activity levels and drive
• Self-starter with the ability to confidently be the point person on a deal for clients, interacting and advising them on M&A / ECM process matters
• Effective organizational skills - the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously
• Superior written and oral communications skills - in English (must have) and German (beneficial to have)

What we offer

• Emotionally and mentally balanced A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately.
• We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.
• Physically thriving We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment.
• You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.
• Socially connected Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being.
• You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Financially secure We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future.
• You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.
• Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.
• This job is available in full and parttime.

Contact

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Philipp Maass.

Contact Philipp Maass: [phone]

Culture

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

Equality and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Company Overview

For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.

More Information

More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)