* Investment Banking Analyst (Analyst II / III) – Technology M&A

Position: Investment Banking Analyst (Analyst II / III) – Technology M&AFirm: Premier Global Technology & Digital Media Investment BankLocation: Berlin, GermanyOverview Our client is a leading, globally integrated investment banking partnership dedicated exclusively to the technology, media, and communications (TMT) sectors. With a formidable cross-border footprint and a reputation for executing high-profile mid-market transactions, the firm advises category-leading tech companies, elite private equity sponsors, and venture capital syndicates on complex M&A, growth equity syndication, and strategic corporate finance mandates.Due to highly accelerated deal flow across the European digital ecosystem, the firm is seeking to appoint a seasoned Investment Banking Analyst (at the Analyst 2 or 3 level) to its core execution team in Berlin.This is a mandate for a highly trained, battle-tested junior banker. The successful candidate must possess the foundational rigor and technical maturity to plug seamlessly into live, fast-paced transaction workstreams on day one.Key ResponsibilitiesDeal Execution & Process Management: Act as a critical execution engine on both sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates, driving day-to-day deal mechanics, managing virtual data rooms (VDRs), and coordinating complex, multi-party Q&A processes.Advanced Valuation & Modeling: Execute rigorous financial analyses, building complex, dynamic models from scratch—including discounted cash flows (DCF), leveraged buyouts (LBO), sum-of-the-parts, and detailed comparable company/precedent transaction valuations.Transaction Collateral: Take primary ownership in drafting institutional-grade marketing materials, including comprehensive Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), tailored teasers, and management presentations, synthesizing complex technological business models into compelling investment narratives.Strategic Research & Origination: Conduct granular sub-sector deep dives, identifying emerging technology trends, mapping buyer universes, and supporting senior bankers in the preparation of highly customized pitch materials for prospective clients.Client & Buyer Interaction: Interface directly with C-level executives at target companies and professional investors at private equity and venture capital firms, serving as a reliable point of contact for financial data requests and diligence coordination.Candidate ProfileExperience: 1.5 to 3 years of rigorous, unbroken M&A execution experience originating exclusively from a recognized investment banking platform. A proven track record of closed M&A transactions is essential.Technical Mastery: Flawless financial modeling capabilities and an elite command of corporate valuation methodologies. Must demonstrate an absolute zero-defect mentality regarding formatting, data integrity, and analytical output.Sector Affinity: While prior TMT experience is highly advantageous, an authentic intellectual curiosity regarding the digital economy, software (SaaS), and tech-enabled services is mandatory.Temperament: Possesses the classic "IB work ethic"—highly resilient, capable of managing competing priorities under intense deadlines, and thriving in a demanding, high-velocity advisory environment.Autonomy: A self-starter who requires minimal supervision on core analyst tasks and can proactively anticipate the needs of Associates and Managing Directors.Languages: Absolute fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is strictly required, with the ability to draft complex financial documents in both languages.Education: Exceptional academic credentials from a leading tier-one university in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative discipline.