M&A Analyst - Healthcare & Life Sciences

Harris Williams; Frankfurt (Oder); Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global investment bank is seeking an Analyst for the Healthcare & Life Sciences team in Frankfurt. This role offers exposure to clients and senior bankers, fostering professional development in M&A. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, fluency in German and English, and a relevant degree. The work environment emphasizes team collaboration and personal growth opportunities.

Leistungen

Collaborative work environment

Professional development programs

Engaging culture with team-building activities

Qualifikationen

• Eligible candidates will hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree; 1+ years’ experience in M&A or financial services strongly preferred.
• Fluency in both German and English is required.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to each phase of the deal process.
• Cultivate a well-rounded skillset as an M&A expert within a specific industry group.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Problem solving

Accounting knowledge

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Position Overview: Harris Williams is looking for an Analyst to join the Healthcare & Life Sciences team in the Frankfurt office.

About Harris Williams

We are a global investment bank specialising in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

Why HW

• Diverse projects: Analysts contribute to each phase of the deal process, ensuring significant exposure to clients and senior level bankers, as well as a broad range of opportunities to grow your professional experience
• Collaborative work environment: as an Analyst, you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, represent the firm throughout the entire deal process, and cultivate a well-rounded skillset as an M&A expert within a specific industry group
• Engaging culture: we believe talent is our greatest asset. Our people exemplify a team over individual culture, and participate in team-building events, both regional and companywide
• Professional development: we care about your training and development. New analysts and associates convene in Richmond for a robust training program designed to help you build relationships, provide baseline knowledge of the M&A process, and prepare you for your first live deal staffing. This is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience at Harris Williams

About The Role

Harris Williams is looking for an Analyst to join the Healthcare & Life Sciences team in the Frankfurt office.

Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge, demonstrated through academic performance combined with involvement outside the classroom, which can include: participation in sports, student led organisations, or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however, foundational knowledge of Excel, finance and accounting, and problem solving is desired:

• Excel – Understanding of formulas, data validation, macros, tables, conditional formatting
• Accounting – Working understanding of how the three financial statements connect and willingness to deepen subject matter expertise over time
• Problem solving – Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns

Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, and principled – dedicated to achieving the right results for our clients, the right way. We are committed to building a unique firm by valuing and developing talent.

Analysts Who Thrive At Harris Williams Demonstrate The Following

• Approach all tasks with humor, humility, collegiality together with teammates
• Find moments of levity even when working long hours
• View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
• Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
• Learn from mentors
• Be responsive:
• This is an “on-call” role
• Answer emails and calls quickly every time
• Clarify deadlines as-needed
• Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
• Take pride in your work product
• Ask “What’s next?” Willingness to work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your deal team
• Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain
• Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion
• Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1, both verbally and in writing
• Over time, willingness to speak up during internal (senior banker facing) and external (client/C-suite facing) discussions, as appropriate
• Be resourceful
• Exhaust available resources, including prior deal materials, desktop research, leaning on more experienced peers for advice/guidance before asking senior deal team members for guidance

Basic Qualifications

• Eligible candidates will hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree; 1+ years’ experience in M&A or financial services strongly preferred.
• Fluency in both German and English.
• Submit application through Harris Williams’ website, www.harriswilliams.com/careers. Make sure to include your resume/CV.

Disclaimer

Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.