Associate (f/m/x) – Investment Banking Coverage (IBCM)

Your key responsibilities

Associate role within the Corporate Finance team based out of Frankfurt, leading day-to-day deal execution as well as coverage of corporates and financial sponsors in the German-speaking region (DACH) across M&A and ECM

Developing client relationships through deal execution and pitching as well as communicating and interacting with internal coverage partners and product areas

Analyzing companies and industries and working directly with client management teams

Preparing pitch books, selling memoranda and management presentations

Conducting sector and company research, quantitative analysis, company valuation, credit analysis and financial modelling

Overseeing the building and maintenance of complex financial/valuation models, including DCF, accretion/dilution, LBO, comparable trading and transaction analyses

Participating in the recruitment, development and training of junior bankers

Your skills and experiences

2+ years of experience in Investment Banking with a focus on M&A / ECM at a bulge bracket investment bank

Deal execution track record including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, spin-offs, IPOs, rights issue/ABBs, hostile takeover & activist defense and ratings & financing advisory

Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities

Demonstrate a combination of strong quantitative/analytical skills, creative problem solving abilities and a thorough understanding of accounting and valuation

High levels of initiative and ingenuity, high pro-activity levels and drive

Self-starter with the ability to confidently be the point person on a deal for clients, interacting and advising them on M&A / ECM process matters

Effective organizational skills - the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously

Superior written and oral communications skills - in English (must have) and German (beneficial to have)

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

Emotionally and mentally balanced
A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

Physically thriving
We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

Socially connected
Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Financially secure
We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Philipp Maass.

Contact Philipp Maass: +49 (0) 151 18173970

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.