M&A - Analyst (m/f/d) 2023

ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid‑market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a €500Mn market capitalizations as of October 2022.

Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions. In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co‑investments and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services. Alantra’s portfolio advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform.

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Job Description

As a member of our team, you will work in small international teams alongside senior bankers, benefiting from meaningful guidance and deal exposure on an international level. Based in Frankfurt, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our Investment Banking team, taking part in:

• Support in execution of active M&A mandates (sell‑ and buy‑side, debt advisory): preparation of information memoranda and management presentations, financial analyses, modeling and valuation works, data room management, etc.
• Marketing initiatives: preparation of strategic, market and competitive analyses, as well as industry screening for financial valuations and the identification of potential targets/ buyers

Analysts have direct exposure to all seniority levels internally, as well as direct client contact where possible. Alantra gives its Analysts significant responsibilities and is committed to their learning experience during their tenure with the firm.

Why should you join Alantra?

The position provides an excellent opportunity to assume responsibility and to build M&A experience on mid‑market cross border transactions in a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture as well as providing long‑term career growth prospects.

Our people are our most valuable asset; hence we offer them extensive career programs to advance their professional development. We work to support each individual’s career progression by deepening her/ his skills and build strategies for success in future roles.

We offer our teams a wide range of challenges and experiences and support each individual to continuously expand the limits of their comfort zone.

Small teams, flat hierarchies, and short decision‑making processes in an international environment give you the opportunity to work on transformational cross‑border projects and take on responsibility from day one.

We want people who make things happen!

Would you like to be part of the team, please apply and submit the following documents:

• Current CV (with information about your education, work experience and extra‑curricular activities)
• Cover Letter explaining your motivation to join Alantra

Requirements

• Graduates from top tier universities or business schools with degrees in business, finance, economics, or accounting
• 2‑3 internships at the leading investment banks, M&A boutiques, leverage finance houses or Big 4 accounting firms
• Excellent financial knowledge (accounting and company valuation) and understanding of financial statements
• Demonstrated team player with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
• Committed, rigorous, detail‑oriented attitude, and ability to show initiative
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Business proficient language skills in German and English with clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook
• Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance, and business ethics

Our Analyst program is designed for open‑minded, creative, intellectually curious, and entrepreneurial individuals, willing to learn in a rewarding, collaborative, and enriching environment. We are very enthusiastic about our business and culture and look to attract, retain, and develop future colleagues who share the same values and are ready to make a real impact.

We are looking for self‑motivated team players who can take advantage of the opportunities a dynamic growing team can provide.