Director, Investment Banking M&A (DACH)

Frankfurt, Germany

About the Opportunity

A leading global independent investment bank is seeking to appoint a Director to its Frankfurt-based M&A franchise. This individual will play a key role in originating and executing complex M&A transactions across the DACH region, working closely with senior bankers, corporate leaders, private equity investors, and financial sponsors.

The team advises on some of the most high-profile strategic transactions across Europe and is particularly active within Industrials, Infrastructure, Energy Transition and broader real assets sectors, which continue to be among the most active advisory verticals in the market.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced investment banking professional looking to take on greater client responsibility, lead transaction execution, develop junior talent, and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of a premier M&A platform in the DACH market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions across the DACH region.
• Drive client dialogue with corporates, private equity sponsors and infrastructure investors.
• Originate new business opportunities through existing and developing client relationships.
• Manage transaction teams, overseeing financial analysis, valuation work, due diligence processes and negotiation support.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of strategic advisory presentations, board materials and marketing documents.
• Mentor, develop and manage Associates and Vice Presidents within the team.
• Partner with sector teams and international colleagues on complex cross-border assignments.
• Contribute to franchise-building initiatives and support the expansion of the firm's DACH advisory presence.

Candidate Requirements



Essential

• 8-12+ years of investment banking experience gained within a leading M&A advisory platform.
• Significant transaction execution and client management experience within Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
• Strong DACH corporate network and proven ability to develop trusted client relationships.
• Extensive experience leading M&A transactions from origination through to completion.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and strategic advisory skills.
• Native or fluent German and professional-level English.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience managing junior bankers.

Preferred Sector Backgrounds

• Industrials
• Infrastructure
• Transport & Logistics
• Energy & Energy Transition
• Digital Infrastructure
• Business Services with strong industrial exposure

What the Firm Offers

• Opportunity to play a leadership role within one of Europe's most respected independent advisory platforms.
• Exposure to landmark M&A transactions across the DACH region.
• Entrepreneurial culture with direct access to senior decision-makers.
• Strong deal flow across Industrials, Infrastructure and broader strategic advisory mandates.
• International platform with extensive cross-border transaction opportunities.
• Highly competitive compensation structure aligned to performance.

Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Level: Director
Sector Focus: DACH M&A, Industrials, Infrastructure
Language Requirement: Fluent German and English
Experience: Investment Banking M&A, Corporate Finance, Strategic Advisory, DACH Coverage Banking