Investment Banking M&A Analyst - Energy & TMT

Moonwalk Recruitment Solutions; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Moonwalk Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a leading international investment bank in Frankfurt to hire an Investment Banking Analyst for its Corporate Finance & M&A team. You will work with senior bankers on live transactions across Energy Transition, Infra-Tech and TMT, gaining exposure to high-profile deals and client interaction.

The role offers a clear path for long-term advancement, rigorous financial modelling, and the opportunity to contribute to due diligence, valuation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Transaction Services or Deal Advisory.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
• Experience supporting live M&A transactions.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent German and English are required; other European languages are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of live M&A transactions from origination through to completion.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, Trading Comparables, Transaction Comparables, Merger Models and LBO analyses.
• Prepare pitch books, teasers, information memoranda, management presentations and other marketing materials.
• Conduct company, industry and market research to support transaction execution and business development initiatives.
• Perform financial statement analysis, valuation and strategic assessments.
• Assist in due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants and other external advisors.
• Prepare investment committee materials and internal approval documentation.
• Monitor capital markets, industry trends and transaction activity across relevant sectors.
• Support senior bankers in client relationship management and business development efforts.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

German-English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are partnering with a leading international investment bank in Frankfurt that is looking to hire an Investment Banking Analyst to join its Corporate Finance & M&A team. The successful candidate will work alongside senior bankers on domestic and cross-border transactions across Energy Transition, Infra-Tech and TMT industries, supporting the execution of complex strategic and financial advisory mandates.

This role offers outstanding exposure to high-profile transactions, direct interaction with clients and senior stakeholders, and a clear pathway for long-term career development within Investment Banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of live M&A transactions from origination through to completion.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, Trading Comparables, Transaction Comparables, Merger Models and LBO analyses.
• Prepare pitch books, teasers, information memoranda, management presentations and other marketing materials.
• Conduct company, industry and market research to support transaction execution and business development initiatives.
• Perform financial statement analysis, valuation and strategic assessments.
• Assist in due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants and other external advisors.
• Prepare investment committee materials and internal approval documentation.
• Monitor capital markets, industry trends and transaction activity across relevant sectors.
• Support senior bankers in client relationship management and business development efforts.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Transaction Services or Deal Advisory.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
• Experience supporting live M&A transactions.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent German and English are required; other European languages are advantageous but not essential.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions.
• Experience within Energy Infrastructure, TMT, Broader Industrials or other relevant sectors.
• Knowledge of capital markets and corporate finance concepts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exposure to high-profile domestic and international transactions.
• Lean deal teams with significant responsibility from day one.
• Direct interaction with Managing Directors, clients and financial sponsors.
• Comprehensive technical and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus.
• Excellent long-term career progression and strong exit opportunities into Private Equity, Growth Equity, Corporate Development and Strategy.