Technology M&A Associate - Paris

Clipperton; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial environment

Strong deal pipeline

Office in Paris

Job summary

Clipperton, an investment bank focused on technology and growth companies, seeks a Technology M&A Associate in Paris. You will support day-one M&A transactions, build market analyses, and help win mandates in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in finance or tech-related roles, strong corporate finance knowledge, and fluency in French and English. The role offers an permanent contract and operates from Paris with international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in investment banking, strategic consultancy, audit, or the technology industry (in a leadership role).
• Strong knowledge in corporate finance and accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English (mandatory).
• Demonstrates a strong interest in both entrepreneurship and technology.

Responsibilities

• Support our teams on technology M&A transactions from day one.
• Conduct market and competitor analyses.
• Help the teams pitch for and win new, challenging mandates.
• Prepare company valuations using trading multiples, DCF and LBO analysis.
• Build target and investor lists.
• Work in an international, open-minded, diverse and thoughtful environment, contributing to the best outcomes for our clients.

Skills

Corporate finance

Valuation

Bilingual English-French

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tech interest

Job description

Position: Technology M&A Associate

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent contract offer

Location: Paris

Our Firm

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies: we provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates and top-tier investors in Europe willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions and private placements.

Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam and New York, Clipperton has completed over 500 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates and renowned financial investors.

Your Role

• Support our teams on technology M&A transactions from day one
• Conduct market and competitor analyses
• Help the teams pitch for and win new, challenging mandates
• Prepare company valuations using trading multiples, DCF and LBO analysis
• Build target and investor lists
• Work in an international, open-minded, diverse and thoughtful environment, contributing to the best outcomes for our clients

Requirements

We are looking for a highly entrepreneurial and independent individual with demonstrated analytical, financial and client-driven skills. Strong intellectual discipline and a passion for technology are also necessary.

The ideal candidate would :

• Have a minimum of 3 years experience working in investment banking, strategic consultancy, audit, or the technology industry (in a leadership role).
• Have a strong knowledge in corporate finance and accounting.
• Have a strong academic record, with a preference for Tier 1 European Business and Engineering schools or universities.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English (mandatory).
• Demonstrates a strong interest in both entrepreneurship and technology (previous digital oriented or tech-focused experiences appreciated).

To join us:

Please apply online to our job offer. A cover letter in addition to your application is very much appreciated.

Clipperton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability.

We process this data for recruitment purposes only.

Benefits

• Entrepreneurial and open-minded environment
• Strong deal pipeline and client exposure from the first day
• Steep learning curve and supportive colleagues
• Unique company culture and team spirit
• Offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich
• And many other benefits to read here