Position : Investment Banking Associate
Division : Global Investment Banking
Location : Frankfurt
Reports to : Head of European Investment Banking, Head of DACH Investment Banking
Key tasks :
- Providing quantitative, qualitative and analytical support and analysis for mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory services to clients across a variety of industries.
- Preparing company valuations, financial models and client presentations.
- Due diligence, project management, document processing and financial / statistical analysis.
- Depending on experience, Associates can range from No.2 to No.4 on advisory teams.
- Associates may be assigned specific departmental responsibilities, including in relation to business development activities.
Key competencies and skills :
Associates should have established the following :
A thorough understanding of accounting practices and ability to undertake detailed financial analysisFinancial modeling skillsWriting skillsPresentation skills (primarily in terms of preparation of presentations)Time and project managementAssociates should have established / be establishing the following :
Commercial judgment and awarenessTransaction execution skillsPresentation skills (both preparation and delivery)Negotiation skillsPeople management (in particular the development of analysts and taking responsibility for their output)Client relationship skillsThorough regulatory and legal knowledge (ideally including the Listing Rules and the Blue Book)Stock Market and general economic awarenessThis position requires the job holder to comply with the Group's compliance policies and procedures.
Qualifications / Experience
1. A graduate with a minimum 2.5 or equivalent and
2. Qualified Accountant or Lawyer, or
completed an MBA, orexperience in Analyst or equivalent role within an Investment Bank or Industry (other than in exceptional circumstances)