Investment Banking, Q1 2025 M&A Intern (Frankfurt, Germany)

15 days ago
Internship
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Alantra is an independent global mid-market financial services firm providing investment banking, asset management, and private capital services to companies, families, and investors operating in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 650 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia.

Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding & asset backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory and capital markets transactions, having advised on c. 750 deals for a total value of c. €187bn in the last four years. Alantra’s senior bankers and execution teams offer a global understanding of industry sectors combined with strong local relationships with the companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and financing institutions in each of its markets.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its client unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2023, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.2bn, while assets under management from Strategic Partnerships, in which Alantra holds a significant stake, were at more than €13.4bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description:

Based in Frankfurt, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our Investment Banking team, within Alantra’s Corporate Finance Team.

The day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Execution of active M&A mandates: Preparation of marketing materials, modeling and valuation analysis, data-room management, etc.
  • Marketing initiatives: Market analyses of different industry verticals, preparation of market, strategic and industry peer analysis, screening of potential M&A targets/buyers, financial valuations, etc.

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

If performance is outstanding, interns will have the chance to join our Corporate Finance team as analysts at the end of their internship.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a strong interest in investment banking and M&A  
  • Strong academic background/results and financial knowledge (accounting and company valuation) and understanding of financial statements
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to contribute your own ideas and work autonomously
  • Proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Capable of working under pressure and in a context of shifting priorities
  • Impeccable communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency (both written and spoken) in German and English is a requirement

Application Details:

  • Start date: Q1
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application submission.