(Senior) Associate - Corporate Finance

Alvarez & Marsal; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate (m/f/d) for Corporate Finance / M&A with coverage across DACH and EMEA markets. Location options include Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg.

The incumbent will perform financial and strategic analyses, assist in marketing materials, and participate in due diligence and deal execution. The ideal candidate has investment banking experience, strong modelling, and fluent German and English, with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in investment banking or similar roles.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of M&A processes, deal structures and financial analysis techniques.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and adaptable to a growth-focused environment.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to develop and learn quickly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Support coverage within DACH and EMEA markets across sectors, i.e. Consumer, Travel & Leisure, TMT, Business Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Energy, Real Estate
• Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analysis of sectors and companies within respective industries
• Assist in the development and preparation of marketing materials, pitch presentations, and transaction documents
• Participate in due diligence efforts and process management, including data gathering, analysis, and synthesis of findings
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to support deal origination and execution activities
• Contribute to the valuation process, including the use of financial modelling techniques and tools

Skills

Investment banking experience

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

M&A knowledge

Detail-oriented

Independent work

German & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Business Administration related degree

Job description

Senior Associate (m/f/d) - Corporate Finance / M&A

Location: Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg

Responsibilities

• Support coverage within DACH and EMEA markets across various sectors, i.e. Consumer, Travel & Leisure, TMT, Business Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Energy, Real Estate
• Conduct in-depth financial and strategic analysis of sectors and companies within respective industries
• Assist in the development and preparation of marketing materials, pitch presentations, and transaction documents
• Participate in due diligence efforts and process management, including data gathering, analysis, and synthesis of findings
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to support deal origination and execution activities
• Contribute to the valuation process, including the use of financial modelling techniques and tools

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in investment banking / similar roles
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of M&A processes, deal structures, and financial analysis techniques
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and adaptable to a fast‑paced, dynamic, growth‑focused environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Willingness to develop and ability to learn quickly
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields
• Fluency in German and English is required