Associate M&A (Corporate Finance) m/f/d)

Société Générale Assurances; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading financial services firm in Frankfurt is seeking an Associate in M&A (Corporate Finance). The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in investment banking with a focus on M&A. Responsibilities include working with senior bankers on deals, conducting financial analyses, and preparing presentations. Proficiency in both German and English is essential, along with strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial tools. This position offers a permanent contract and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in investment banking / corporate finance with a focus on M&A origination and execution.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills are required.
• Self-confident personality with strong written and oral communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Work with senior bankers on investment banking mandates.
• Conduct financial statement analysis and financial modelling.
• Prepare client presentations and deal documentation.

Kenntnisse

Financial modelling

Industry research

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Thomson Reuters

Jobbeschreibung

Associate M&A (Corporate Finance) m / f / d)

Corporate & Investment banking Permanent contract Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Reference 25000L1Y
Start date 2026/01/01
Publication date 2025/10/08

Ihre Aufgaben

As an Associate you will work in the German M&A team directly with senior bankers in country, industry and coverage teams on the origination and execution of investment banking mandates. This includes a wide variety of tasks, such as financial statement analysis, financial modelling, company and industry research, preparation of client presentations, deal documentation, etc.

The German M&A-Team advises major clients on their strategic analysis and execution of M&A transactions, considering the relevant legal structures and potential capital market consequences.

Depending on the level of experience a candidate already has, he / she will be involved / lead in the below tasks with an increasing level of responsibility :

• Involved in industry and company research, quantitative analysis, company valuation analysis (using a variety of techniques), financial modelling and financing capacity of buyers
• Involved in the preparation of presentations for clients and potential investors
• Keep up to date about M&A, as well as equity and debt related issues
• Strong involvement in day-to-day project executions, including leadership of specific project tasks and work streams
• Support preparation of marketing materials / analysis of marketing materials
• Assist in developing transaction structures and in process management
• Valuation and financial modelling and carrying out of due diligence
• Managing effectively, as well as training and coaching of analysts and interns

Ihr Profil

Experience and Technical Skills

• Very good Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in investment banking / corporate finance with a focus on M&A origination and execution; direct experience with transactions in German-speaking region, an advantage
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills
• Very strong technical / analytical skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Power Point and Word
• Good command of Bloomberg / Capital IQ / Thomson Reuters
• Fluent in German and English, basic understanding of French is a plus but not required

Personal Abilities / Competencies

• Highly motivated, energetic and a reliable self-starter
• Willingness to learn
• Well organized with very good attention to detail
• Self-confident personality with strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong innovation and problem-solving skills
• Team player with the cultural sensitivity to work in an international team

Ihr Umfeld

Société Générale is a leading European bank with over 119,000 employees serving around 26 million customers in 62 countries worldwide. For 160 years, SG Group has been supporting the development of the economy and offering companies, institutional investors and private clients a wide range of advisory and financial solutions with real added value for clients. Global Banking & Investor Solutions, a pre‑eminent wholesale bank, combines tailor‑made solutions with leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.