Associate, Investment Banking (MUNICH)

50skills Inc.; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

50skills Inc. in Munich invites an experienced M&A Associate to join its growing investment banking team. You will take a leading role in deal execution, with access to clients and cross-border collaboration across Bryan Garnier’s global offices.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years’ M&A experience, strong financial modelling skills, and a proactive, self-starting attitude. Fluent English and good German are required. Munich-based or willing to relocate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong academic track record.
• 3–5 years’ experience in M&A within Investment Banking, a boutique advisory firm or Big 4 M&A team.
• Experience in Technology or Healthcare is advantageous.
• Excellent financial modelling and business planning skills.
• Located in Munich or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and supervise the building of sector/company specific valuations and financial models (DFC, LBO, etc.), for both origination and execution projects.
• Oversee and manage the production of marketing materials, pitches, and transaction documents (teasers, IMs, management presentations etc.)
• Develop target lists and identify potential transaction opportunities - both buy-side and sell-side – as part of the ongoing origination process, led by senior bankers
• Navigate M&A and private placement processes, with direct responsibility to act as a Project Manager for the execution, supported by a team of financial analysts and interns, and guided by senior bankers
• Liaise with external counterparties throughout the transaction process (lawyers, sponsors, accountants, etc.)
• Work with senior bankers within our group to produce regular sector reports by analysing key drivers across sub-verticals within the broader Technology and Healthcare ecosystem
• Mentor and coach financial analysts and interns within the team
• Maintain client relations during the deal execution period with an expectation to attend most meetings and to work directly with the client’s senior management
• Regular contact with other deal teams across Bryan Garnier’s global offices to ensure a smooth exchange of information and execution process for all cross-border transactions.

Skills

Financial modelling

English proficiency

German proficiency

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an experienced M&A Associate to join our growing Munich-based investment banking team. Our team structure is built on flat hierarchies, with all members of the team involved in all aspects of investment banking, from origination to execution. Associates are expected to take a leading role in the deal team, with no restraint on access to clients. As a result, Associates in the team can expect to be ahead of their peers in involvement in deals and business development, thereby quickly enhancing their existing industry-specific expertise and skill sets.

Tasks:

• Evaluate and supervise the building of sector/company specific valuations and financial models (DFC, LBO, etc.), for both origination and execution projects
• Oversee and manage the production of marketing materials, pitches, and transaction documents (teasers, IMs, management presentations etc.)
• Develop target lists and identify potential transaction opportunities - both buy-side and sell-side – as part of the ongoing origination process, led by senior bankers
• Navigate M&A and private placement processes, with direct responsibility to act as a Project Manager for the execution, supported by a team of financial analysts and interns, and guided by senior bankers
• Liaise with external counterparties throughout the transaction process (lawyers, sponsors, accountants, etc.)
• Work with senior bankers within our group to produce regular sector reports by analysing key drivers across sub-verticals within the broader Technology and Healthcare ecosystem
• Mentor and coach financial analysts and interns within the team
• Maintain client relations during the deal execution period with an expectation to attend most meetings and to work directly with the client’s senior management
• Regular contact with other deal teams across Bryan Garnier’s global offices to ensure a smooth exchange of information and execution process for all cross-border transactions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong academic track record
• Minimum 3-5 years' of experience in M&A accrued within Investment Banking, a boutique advisory firm or Big 4 M&A team
• Prior experience within Technology or Healthcare would be advantageous
• Demonstrable drive and determination, and a proven self-starter
• Excellent financial modelling and business planning skills
• Strong team player with the ability to deliver quality results within tight deadlines
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and good command of German
• Solid professional writing skills, particularly in preparing relevant documents and announcements
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Located in Munich or willing to relocate