Investment Banking Associate

Description For over 150 years, our dedication to being the for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) franchise is at the heart of the strategic dialogue with our long-standing global clients. We deliver advisory solutions across public takeovers, defence advisory, mergers and divestitures, dual track IPOs, business portfolio reviews and acquisition searches, competitor strategies and analyses, balance sheet optimisation, dividend policies and corporate governance. Our team-based culture promotes and rewards individual talents. Our employees have a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. You will find an extremely dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment which will support you to succeed in the role. As an Investment Banking Associate, you can expect to work on large-cap M&A, Equity Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance origination and execution assignments. Tasks may include evaluating companies, perform financial analyses, developing models for M&A transactions, preparing industry statistics for pitches or getting involved in the execution of live deals. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues both locally and abroad, evolve professionally and personally, and build a firm foundation to further develop your investment banking career at Deutsche Bank. Responsibilities Working on a variety of complex projects for leading Italian, European and global clients. Opportunity to contribute to the development of new ideas to help clients achieve their strategic and financial objectives. Conduct detailed valuation analysis and other financial analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables, LBO analysis and transaction structuring. Project management and involvement in execution of live transactions and pitches. Attend team discussions and client meetings and be able to deliver parts of a presentation. Interact with various sectors and product teams across the bank, both locally and abroad. Support senior bankers in origination and coverage efforts. Contribute positively to franchise building activities. Engage in regional networking and Talent Development offerings. Skills Excellent academic record (e.g. First-Class Honours, or equivalent) supported by a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar fields. Extensive relevant full-time experience in Investment Banking and / or Private Equity is required. Proven technical skills including financial modelling, financial analysis and understanding of valuation methodologies, with high level of attention to detail. Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and fluent in English and Italian. Strong proficiency with financial analytics software and Microsoft suite of products. Commercial instinct, demonstrable passion for finance and capital markets with an affinity for numbers. Results-driven, perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines. Team players with ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities and contribute to the success of the franchise. Committed to excellence and eagerness to maintain high professional and ethical standards. This is an open posting for building a network of exceptional external talent.By submitting your application here, you are joining the Investment Banking Associate talent community.We will get in touch when a suitable role opens up. We are always seeking great talent to join our team. Well-being & Benefits Emotionally and mentally balanced : We encourage work-life balance, and we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. We promote a culture where you can openly speak about mental health (Personal Support Line). Physically thriving : We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing insurance coverage and welfare benefits. Socially connected : We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being; we organize conferences, webinar and networking opportunities to share diversity, equity and inclusion contents. Financially secure : We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, Pension Fund, Welfare Plan, banking services for employees. We strive for a in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr