M&A Senior Analyst — Associate

Albert Cliff Limited; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading mid-market corporate finance advisory platform in Germany is seeking a Senior Analyst/Associate to join their Corporate Finance team. This role involves overseeing transaction execution, crafting investor-grade materials, and coordinating with clients and advisors. The position offers exposure to over 300 transactions annually and a clear path to Vice President.

Leistungen

Hands-on exposure to 300+ transactions annually

Flat organizational structure

Performance-driven culture

Modern office in Frankfurt

Qualifikationen

• 2–4 years of direct M&A execution experience.
• Native-level German and fluent English required.

Aufgaben

• Take full accountability for transaction execution across buy- and sell-side mandates.
• Lead detailed financial and commercial due diligence efforts.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in valuation methodologies

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Commercially oriented mindset

Cross-cultural communication skills

Ausbildung

Strong academic credentials in finance, economics, business, or a quantitative/STEM discipline

Jobbeschreibung

M&A Senior Analyst / Associate – Cologne (Hybrid)

Leading Mid-Market Corporate Finance Advisory Platform

A high-performing M&A advisory firm with a strong foothold in the German mid-market is looking to add a Senior Analyst / Associate to its growing Corporate Finance team. With offices across Germany, the platform brings together 180+ professionals across M&A and strategy, executing over 300 transactions annually. The team offers deep sector expertise, high deal velocity, and access to an international partner network, making it a dynamic environment for mid-level professionals seeking exposure to complex, cross-border transactions.

What You’ll Do

1. Take full accountability for transaction execution across buy- and sell-side mandates, overseeing multiple concurrent workstreams with precision, efficiency, and commercial awareness.
2. Craft investor-grade materials including pitchbooks, information memoranda, dynamic financial models, and valuation outputs that withstand rigorous analysis from leading strategic and financial counterparties.
3. Serve as a central point of coordination among clients, legal advisors, and international transaction teams—ensuring seamless collaboration across geographies, functions, and cultures.
4. Lead detailed financial and commercial due diligence efforts, flagging risks, uncovering value drivers, and delivering actionable insights that directly influence deal outcomes.
5. Partner closely with senior leadership to shape origination strategy, prepare high-impact client proposals, and drive growth in a fast-evolving deal pipeline.

What We’re Looking For

1. 2–4 years of direct M&A execution experience, ideally gained within investment banking, a Big 4 corporate finance team, or a well-regarded advisory boutique with a strong transaction track record.
2. Advanced technical skills, including fluency in valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, public and precedent comps) and the ability to structure complex deal models; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
3. A commercially oriented mindset, confident in engaging clients, challenging assumptions, and influencing decisions in high-stakes situations.
4. Native-level German and fluent English are required; an international outlook and cross-cultural communication skills are highly valued.
5. Strong academic credentials in finance, economics, business, or a quantitative/STEM discipline from a leading university.

What’s on Offer

• Hands-on exposure to 300+ transactions annually, with approximately 50% involving cross-border components spanning Europe, North America, and Asia.
• A seat at one of Germany’s most active mid-market advisory platforms, embedded in a globally integrated network with deep institutional investor connectivity.
• A flat organizational structure, offering immediate access to senior leadership, tangible responsibility, and a clear trajectory toward Vice President and beyond.
• A performance-driven culture that rewards initiative, client ownership, and deal origination, backed by the freedom to build and lead within the platform.
• Modern office in Frankfurt, with a collaborative and high-energy team environment built around transparency, trust, and long-term career development.