Investment Banking Associate (Healthcare) Frankfurt

Role overview

An international investment bank is looking to hire an Associate for its Healthcare Investment Banking team in Frankfurt. The team advises private equity firms, founder-led companies, and corporates on intricate M&A and strategic advisory mandates across Europe. This position offers close collaboration with experienced bankers, frequent cross-border deal exposure, and regular interaction with senior clients and decision-makers. Prior experience in healthcare is beneficial, though not mandatory; candidates with strong M&A execution backgrounds from any sector and a desire to deepen their healthcare expertise are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

• Run buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions within the healthcare space.
• Develop, assess, and refine advanced financial models, valuation work, and transaction documents.
• Draft pitch materials, information memoranda, management presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Carry out sector and company analysis to support live deals and business development efforts.
• Help manage due diligence workstreams and coordinate with clients, investors, and external advisers.
• Assist senior bankers with sourcing new opportunities and nurturing client relationships.
• Guide and support junior team members in their development.

Candidate profile

The role calls for someone with 2 to 6 years of experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, or corporate finance. Applicants should currently be at Associate level or be a high-performing Analyst ready for promotion. Strong financial modelling and valuation skills are essential, along with a track record of executing transactions. Healthcare exposure is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will also bring strong commercial judgement, confident client-facing skills, the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a demanding environment, fluent German and English, and an excellent academic record.

What’s offered

• Join a highly respected international advisory platform.
• Work on complex cross-border transactions across Europe.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and client exposure from the outset.
• Be part of an entrepreneurial environment with lean teams and strong progression potential.
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.