Associate, Investment Banking in München bei Drake Star Partners

Drake Star Partners

Who we are:

Drake Star Partners is a global investment bank serving the technology, media, and communications (TMC) sectors. With over 125 employees and 10 offices across the U.S., Europe and Asia, the firm focuses on mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance for its clients worldwide. Drake Star has completed over 400 transactions since 2004, 70% of which are cross-border.

Overview:

Drake Star is seeking to add an Associate with 3-6 years of relevant experience to join the Investment Banking team in our Munich office. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day execution of M&A and corporate financing transactions, client relationship management, and the creation and review of marketing materials and financial models.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the execution of transactions, including M&A and Corporate Finance; manage key working streams of transactions in a flawless and efficient manner
Coordinate project deliverables and due diligence processes with senior bankers
Manage the development of financial models and valuation analysis
Draft transaction documents and marketing presentations; investment memorandums, pitchbooks, sector reports etc.
Assist in business development initiatives including but not limited to target identification, pitching for mandates, and attending conferences
Client management and ownership of day-to-day deal work; build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients and professional advisers
Train, develop and mentor Analysts
Extensive company and industry analyses (trends, M&A, buyer analysis etc.)
Collaborate with global Drake Star offices to support the origination and execution of cross border transactions

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required
3 - 6 years of relevant corporate finance experience within a TMC team of an investment bank
Track record of working and closing both sell-side and financing deals for clients valued in excess of $250mm
Strong financial modelling and business planning skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work product
Outstanding analytical, organizational skills and proven self-starter
Ability to manage rapid timelines and proactively manage any potential conflicts
Strong project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deep passion for the broader technology sector

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Drake Star Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, disability (mental or physical), age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.