Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

KraftPeak; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KraftPeak, a global Investment Banking firm in Frankfurt, seeks a seasoned professional to drive cross-border mandates across DACH and Europe in Technology, Software, and Consumer sectors.

You will build complex financial models, prepare pitches and CIMs, and coordinate due diligence with legal, tax, and advisory teams, while supporting senior bankers in client negotiations and strategy.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years in investment banking or M&A boutique.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, or Business; CFA Level 1 progress a plus.
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint; proficiency in Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or FactSet.
• Fluency in English and German (written/spoken); strong analytical and communication skills.
• Tech/Software sector background a plus—or at minimum, genuine interest required

Responsibilities

• Build financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution) and run valuation analyses (comps, precedents).
• Prepare pitch books, CIMs, and teasers; coordinate due diligence with legal, tax, and commercial advisors.
• Manage deal processes: buyer outreach, NDA management, auction dynamics, and closing coordination.
• Conduct market mapping, sector research, and competitive intelligence for client mandates.
• Support senior bankers in client meetings, negotiations, and strategic advisory.

Skills

Financial analysis

Quantitative modeling

English & German

Deal execution

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

FactSet

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a global Investment Banking in Frankfurt executing Mid-cap transactions across DACH and Europe, is looking to grow their team. You'll shape cross-border mandates blending buy-side and sell-side, targeting DACH disruptors in Technology, Software, and Consumer.

Key Responsibilities

• Build financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution) and run valuation analyses (comps, precedents).
• Prepare pitch books, CIMs, and teasers; coordinate due diligence with legal, tax, and commercial advisors.
• Manage deal processes: buyer outreach, NDA management, auction dynamics, and closing coordination.
• Conduct market mapping, sector research, and competitive intelligence for client mandates.
• Support senior bankers in client meetings, negotiations, and strategic advisory.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-6 years in investment banking or M&A Boutique.
• Bachelor's/Master's in Finance, Economics, or Business; CFA Level 1 progress a plus.
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint; proficiency in Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or FactSet.
• Fluency in English and German (written/spoken); strong analytical and communication skills.
• Tech/Software sector background a plus—or at minimum, genuine interest required