Analyst Corporate Finance | M&A | Investment Banking

Permanent employee, Full-time · Frankfurt

Position

As an Analyst, you will instantly become an integral part of our dynamic, execution-focused deal teams. Your role is pivotal as you collaborate closely with senior professionals, contributing significantly to the success of our global projects. Prepare to take on deal ownership and critical transaction-related responsibilities early in your tenure.
This includes working directly with clients and engaging in all phases of global Corporate Finance and M&A projects.

While prior relevant experience and a well-developed skill set are advantageous, we welcome applications from less experienced but promising candidates who share a genuine passion and interest in for Corporate Finance. Essential qualities include the ability to demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, a keenness to assume responsibility and ownership early on, and a knack for collaborative teamwork.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with 0 to 3 years of experience. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside seasoned professionals, with access to comprehensive on-the-job training and further internal and external professional development programs.

We encourage candidates of all experience levels to apply. Please submit your CV, cover letter and all relevant supporting documents online.

Start date: whether immediate or scheduled; we tailor start dates to accommodate individual preferences and availability
Compensation: Highly competitive compensation:; details will be discussed individually

Your responsibilities

Engage in the day-to-day management of transaction processes as vital member of a dedicated deal team (including client / counterparty facing as well as coordination of service providers and other advisors)
Support the execution of projects including assuming full responsibility for project tasks
Preparation of transaction material & marketing documents (incl. Investment/Information memoranda; investor presentations, financial models) as well as presentations, pitches, investment proposals and valuations
Preparation of market and competitive analyses as well as industry screenings for the identification of potential targets/buyers/investors
Build sector expertise and professional network (proactively but also promoted by us)
Understand the nuances of transaction structures and key elements of deal negotiation, including legal and other documentation

Your profile

Successful candidates typically

Hold a qualifying academic degree with excellent academic background and have a genuine interest in Corporate Finance Advisory
Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, being highly self-motivated and results-driven, having a high degree of stamina to work within a high energy and fast-paced intellectual environment
Have proven to be team player and are keen to take on responsibility and ownership for their work and the transactions they work on
Show strong analytical capabilities and profound understanding of accounting principles, are highly numerical and articulate
Are business-fluent in both, German & English (additional languages are a plus) ; and
Have excellent command of common business software as well as industry-specific tools

Our approach

We offer a high degree of autonomy and promote a healthy work-life balance.
Our overarching team approach fosters a collaborative and supportive team environment, placing a premium on innovation and excellence. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes new ideas and unconventional approaches, fostering a unique spirit of collaboration built on strong personal and professional relationships. Additionally, we are determined to offer professional growth and development opportunities through mentorship and (internal & external) training opportunities.

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About us

Crossgate is a partner-owned and run Corporate Finance and M&A advisory boutique with a deeply-rooted passion for entrepreneurship and scalable, technology-based or tech-enabled business models. With our subsidiary CARRY, Europe's first dedicated CF advisory house geared towards this specific niche, we are particularly catering to the global esports industry & Gaming community.

We provide a wide range of transaction and sector-specific advice on significant - usually cross-border - M&A transactions, financing (equity/cap raises and debt) to corporations as well as HNWIs, family offices and financial investors (mainly PE & VC) around the globe.

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