M&A Senior Analyst — Associate

Albert Cliff Limited; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst/Associate to join its dynamic Corporate Finance team in Cologne. This role offers hands-on exposure to over 300 transactions annually, including significant cross-border deals. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of M&A execution experience, strong technical skills in valuation methodologies, and fluency in both German and English. You'll collaborate with senior leadership, engage clients, and drive growth in a performance-driven culture that rewards initiative and client ownership. Join a high-energy team in a modern office environment that fosters transparency and long-term career development.

Leistungen

Hands-on exposure to 300+ transactions annually

Flat organizational structure

Immediate access to senior leadership

Performance-driven culture

Collaborative team environment

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 2-4 years of M&A experience in investment banking or advisory.
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling and valuation.

Aufgaben

• Oversee transaction execution across buy- and sell-side mandates.
• Craft investor-grade materials and lead due diligence efforts.

Kenntnisse

M&A execution experience

Valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO)

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Commercial mindset

Cross-cultural communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Business

Degree in 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 in 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, creating a dynamic environment for mid-level professionals seeking exposure to complex, cross-border transactions.

What You’ll Do

• Take full accountability for transaction execution across buy- and sell-side mandates, overseeing multiple concurrent workstreams with precision, efficiency, and commercial awareness.
• Craft investor-grade materials including pitchbooks, information memoranda, dynamic financial models, and valuation outputs that withstand rigorous analysis from leading strategic and financial counterparties.
• Serve as a central point of coordination among clients, legal advisors, and international transaction teams—ensuring seamless collaboration across geographies, functions, and cultures.
• Lead detailed financial and commercial due diligence efforts, flagging risks, uncovering value drivers, and delivering actionable insights that directly influence deal outcomes.
• 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

• 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.
• Advanced technical skills, including fluency in valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, public and precedent comparables) and the ability to structure complex deal models; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• A commercially oriented mindset, confident in engaging clients, challenging assumptions, and influencing decisions in high-stakes situations.
• Native-level German and fluent English are required; an international outlook and cross-cultural communication skills are highly valued.
• 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 Cologne, with a collaborative and high-energy team environment built around transparency, trust, and long-term career development.