6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsM&A Associate / Senior Associate – Cologne (Hybrid)Leading Mid-Market Corporate Finance Advisory PlatformA high-performing M&A advisory firm with a strong foothold in the German mid-market is looking to add a Senior Associate / Associate to its growing Corporate Finance team. With offices around Grmany, the platform brings together 180+ professionals across M&A and strategy, executing over 300 transactions annually. The team offers deep sector expertise, high deal velocity, and access to an international partner network, making it a dynamic environment for mid-level professionals seeking exposure to complex, cross-border transactions.What You’ll DoTake full accountability for transaction execution across both buy- and sell-side mandates, overseeing multiple concurrent workstreams with precision, efficiency, and commercial awarenessCraft investor-grade materials including pitchbooks, information memoranda, dynamic financial models, and valuation outputs that withstand rigorous analysis from leading strategic and financial counterpartiesServe as a central point of coordination among clients, legal advisors, and international transaction teams—ensuring seamless collaboration across geographies, functions, and culturesLead detailed financial and commercial due diligence efforts, flagging risks, uncovering value drivers, and delivering actionable insights that directly influence deal outcomesPartner closely with senior leadership to shape origination strategy, prepare high-impact client proposals, and drive growth in a fast-evolving deal pipelineWhat We’re Looking For2–4 years of direct M&A execution experience, ideally gained within investment banking, a Big 4 corporate finance team, or a well-regarded advisory boutique with a strong transaction track recordAdvanced technical skills, including fluency in valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, public and precedent comps) and the ability to structure complex deal models; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a mustA commercially oriented mindset, confident in engaging clients, challenging assumptions, and influencing decisions in high-stakes situationsNative-level German and fluent English are required; an international outlook and cross-cultural communication skills are highly valuedStrong academic credentials in finance, economics, business, or a quantitative/STEM discipline from a leading universityWhat’s on OfferHands-on exposure to 300+ transactions annually, with approximately 50% involving cross-border components spanning Europe, North America, and AsiaA seat at one of Germany’s most active mid-market advisory platforms, embedded in a globally integrated network with deep institutional investor connectivityA flat organizational structure, offering immediate access to senior leadership, tangible responsibility, and a clear trajectory toward Vice President and beyondA performance-driven culture that rewards initiative, client ownership, and deal origination, backed by the freedom to build and lead within the platformModern office in Frankfurt, with a collaborative and high-energy team environment built around transparency, trust, and long-term career developmentSeniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and Business DevelopmentIndustriesInvestment Banking and Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Albert Cliff Limited by 2xGet notified about new Mergers and Acquisitions Associate jobs in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.Internship Venture Capital – Visiting AnalystInternship Venture Capital – Visiting AnalystCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 4 months agoFinance Senior Analyst Switzerland (f_m_d), based in Cologne, GermanyCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 3 weeks agoRiverside Acceleration Capital Internship: Visiting Analyst, Venture CapitalCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 4 days agoWuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 day agoWuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 4 days agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 3 days agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 2 weeks agoGrevenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 5 days agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 week agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 month agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 week agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 week agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 week agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 month agoBusiness Analyst:in Finance and InsuranceCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 2 weeks agoCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 2 months ago(Senior) Consultant - Business Analyst Financial Crime Compliance (Financial Services) (w/m/d)(Senior) Expert Liquidity Planning and Treasury Reporting (w/m/d)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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