Associate - Investment Banking (Frankfurt)

Role Overview

Jefferies is seeking a high‑performing Associate to join its Investment Banking team in Frankfurt. The Associate will play a key role in the execution of M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory transactions for corporate and sponsor clients across Germany and the broader DACH region. This role offers significant client exposure, responsibility from day one, and close interaction with senior bankers in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A transactions, from origination through closing
• Build and review financial models, including valuation, merger, LBO, and scenario analyses
• Prepare client presentations, pitch materials, and information memoranda to a high professional standard
• Coordinate due diligence processes, working with clients, legal advisors, accountants, and internal stakeholders
• Assist in the drafting and negotiation support of transaction documentation
• Contribute to business development efforts, including market mapping, company analysis, and idea generation
• Mentor and oversee the work of Analysts, ensuring accuracy, rigor, and development of junior talent
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, market conditions, and client strategies

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking and M&A advisory
• Strong technical skills in financial analysis, valuation methodologies, and accounting
• Demonstrated experience working on live transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, commercial judgement, and problem‑solving skills
• Fluency in German and English is essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience covering German or DACH clients
• Exposure to sponsor‑backed transactions
• International experience or cross‑border deal exposure
• Progress toward, or completion of, professional qualifications

What Jefferies Offers

• A meritocratic, performance‑driven culture with early responsibility and visibility
• Broad deal exposure across industries and transaction types
• Competitive compensation with significant performance‑based upside
• Clear career progression within a growing European franchise
• A collegial, entrepreneurial environment that values teamwork and initiative

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.