M&A Analyst

Title: M&A Analyst

Location: Frankfurt

STEPHENS M&A ANALYST

Analysts assist junior and senior bankers in advising the firm’s clients, which include UK and European mid-market privately owned enterprises, large multinational organisations, private equity firms and family offices.

Stephens offers Analysts a unique opportunity to learn and prepare for a rewarding career in finance, while making significant contributions to our team. As an Analyst, you will work as an integral member of small, dedicated deal teams on a variety of M&A projects. Analyst’s key responsibilities will be to support on the preparation of transaction marketing materials, valuation analyses and financial models, all while gaining valuable direct exposure to senior bankers and our clients.

ABOUT STEPHENS
In operation since 1933, Stephens is among a small group of North America and Europe’s largest family-owned diversified financial services firms, privately held by the Stephens family. This distinction allows us to prioritize doing what is right for our clients and concentrate on a long-term strategy. In addition to investment banking services, Stephens provides wealth and investment management, fixed income and equities trading and sales, insurance and risk management, public finance and private capital. We have an international presence with strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe.

Our M&A team has a superb record of adding value for small and middle market companies, as well as global organisations, across all major sectors and with deep expertise on the subsector level. Our Frankfurt team has a collaborative approach to addressing the M&A and capital needs of our clients and regularly coordinate with transatlantic colleagues on active and prospective projects. OUR CULTURE

We have a team of expert bankers with extensive knowledge in the areas they serve. The consistency of the advice that we provide stems from the tenure of this highly experienced team. On average, our senior bankers have more than a decade of service at Stephens. This reflects the supportive and stable atmosphere at Stephens, which exists alongside a rigorous commitment to achieving excellent client service and maintaining a reputation for focusing on relationships over transactions. We think like owners, on behalf of our clients.

Senior bankers at Stephens take an active and authentic interest in cultivating positive experiences for Analysts during the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysts have a broad array of responsibilities that are executed alongside our senior bankers, as well as the senior management teams of our clients. These tasks include:

• Composing presentation materials including: tailored pitch books, Confidential Information Memorandums and other marketing materials;
• Developing detailed financial analysis for various types of transactions;
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative industry research and analysis; and
• Supporting on daily co-ordination of M&A processes.

Our training program puts motivated Analysts on track for an Associate role at our firm.

EDUCATION

• A strong academic record from a highly regarded university, and on track to graduate prior to this position’s start date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective team player and a commitment to excellence
• Fluency in both German and English is essential for this role
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to determine the appropriate action
• Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Outstanding record of academic achievement
• Demonstrated interest in finance
• Ability to accurately read, interpret and communicate large volumes of numbers and data
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical aptitude
• High level of personal integrity and work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

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