Permanent Contract – M&A Analyst – Paris

Largillière Finance; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Largillière Finance is looking for an M&A Analyst in Paris to engage in executing M&A mandates. This role offers a unique opportunity for direct client interaction and involvement in all transaction stages, allowing for rapid personal and professional growth.

The ideal candidate possesses a top-tier Master’s degree and initial experience in finance, valuating companies, and preparing transaction materials while demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Top-tier Master’s degree from a leading engineering or business school.
• Initial experience in M&A, corporate finance, or related fields.
• Strong technical skills and business understanding.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sector, financial, and strategic analyses.
• Perform company valuation and financial modelling.
• Prepare marketing and transaction materials.
• Identify and approach counterparties and investors.
• Prepare and manage datarooms.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in finance or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Corporate finance digital tools

Job description

Permanent Contract – M&A Analyst – 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 Analyst at Largillière Finance, you will actively participate in the execution of M&A mandates (disposals, fundraising, acquisitions, etc.) within a committed team, working on a daily basis alongside Managers and Partners.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Sector, financial and strategic analyses
• Company valuation and financial modelling
• Preparation of marketing and transaction materials used for business development and deal execution (pitch presentations, teasers, Information Memoranda, management presentations, VDD reviews, etc.)
• Identification and approach of counterparties and investors
• Preparation and management of datarooms

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

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