M&A Associate: Fast-Track to Deals & Growth (Paris)

Largilliere Finance; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Largillière Finance is seeking an M&A Associate in Paris to support M&A mandates, working closely with Managers and Partners. Responsibilities include conducting analyses, valuing companies, and preparing marketing materials. The role is ideal for candidates with at least 3 years of experience in M&A or corporate finance, and offers strong progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will hold a top-tier Master’s degree, possess strong technical skills, and communicate fluently in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in M&A, corporate finance, or related fields.
• Strong technical skills and solid business understanding.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sector, financial and strategic analyses.
• Value companies and build financial models.
• Prepare marketing and transaction materials for business development.

Skills

Financial modelling

Microsoft Office Suite

Corporate finance digital tools

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Education

Top-tier Master’s degree

Job description

Permanent Contract – M&A Associate – Paris

Largillière Finance is a leading M&A advisory firm for growth companies. An independent specialist in mid-cap transactions, the firm advises executives and shareholders on their capital transactions, including disposals, acquisitions, LBOs, financing solutions (equity and/or debt), financial engineering (valuation, etc.) and financial strategy advisory.

With more than 45 investment bankers and professionals, a strong presence in Paris, across the French regions (Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes) and internationally, Largillière Finance has completed more than 400 transactions and established itself as a leading market player.

Largillière Finance is a member of REACH Cross-Border M&A, a global mid-market M&A advisory network bringing together independent investment banks across more than 30 countries.

In 2025, the team received several awards, including the Gold Trophy at the Sommet des Leaders de la Finance in the category “Investment Bank: Best Growth Momentum”, recognizing Largillière Finance’s strong expansion over recent years. The firm also ranks among the top-tier investment banking and advisory firms in industry league tables.

Missions

As an M&A Associate at Largillière Finance, you will play an active role in the execution of M&A mandates (disposals, fundraising, acquisitions, LBOs, etc.) within a committed team, working closely on a daily basis with Managers and Partners.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Conducting sector, financial and strategic analyses
• Valuing companies and building financial models and business plans
• Preparing marketing and transaction materials used for business development and deal execution (pitch presentations, teasers, Information Memoranda, management presentations, VDD reviews, etc.)
• Identifying and approaching potential counterparties and investors
• Preparing and managing datarooms
• Taking an active role in relationships with clients and counterparties

One of the distinctive features of Largillière Finance is that all team members are involved in every stage of a transaction from start to finish, with direct exposure to clients and targets.

As part of the continued growth of the firm, this position offers strong potential for rapid progression depending on your level of experience.

Your profile

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in M&A / corporate finance, Transaction Services, Private Equity, structured finance, or related fields
• Top-tier Master’s degree (leading business or engineering school, or equivalent university degree)
• Strong technical skills (financial modelling, Microsoft Office Suite, corporate finance digital tools, etc.) and solid business understanding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Autonomous, proactive and intellectually curious