Investment Banking Senior Associate - Chemicals Team

Investment Banking Senior Associate – Chemicals Team - Frankfurt The Business This is an exciting opportunity to join a global mid-market bank with a strong track record of successfully completing M&A, Debt, and Fundraising transactions. With a highly experienced Senior Team and a commitment to professional development, our client provides an environment where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate to join a well-established, high-performing Chemicals team based in Frankfurt. Ideal candidates will be Investment Banking M&A professionals with a minimum of 5 years of M&A / Corporate Finance deal execution experience from a Bank or Leading Advisory platform. The Chemicals sector team is a core vertical in Europe, making the focused desks a significant part of the firm’s sector coverage. Experience in the Chemicals or Diversified Industrials sector is desirable. Key Responsibilities * Lead transaction execution from start to finish — manage the full lifecycle of M&A, equity/debt capital raising, or other corporate finance transactions for Chemicals clients. This includes working on live deals across multiple transactions concurrently. * Be the main client contact on engagements — interface regularly with C-suite executives (CEOs, CFOs, Corporate Development leads) at client companies (public or private), acting as the principal day-to-day banker on the transaction. * Prepare and deliver client materials — develop pitch decks, information memoranda, financial models, valuation analyses, and other transaction documentation. Presentations and deliverables must be of high quality, suitable for senior stakeholders. * Perform financial analysis, valuation and due diligence — lead or oversee valuation work (DCF, comparables, other relevant methods), financial modelling, and due diligence to support M&A or financing decisions. * Originate / support deal sourcing and pitch development — while execution is often the primary focus, VPs will also assist (or lead, depending on level) in origination — building relationships, identifying potential mandates, contributing to pitch strategy and outreach to prospective clients or investors. * Manage and mentor junior team members — supervise associates and analysts, review their work (models, decks), ensure quality control, set deadlines and manage workflow across multiple deals. * Collaborate internally across product & coverage teams — coordinate with other parts of the bank when transactions require multi-product or cross-sector capabilities, leveraging the full resources of the firm. Qualifications, Skills & Experience * Must have a minimum 5 years of M&A sell side deal execution experience ideally from an investment bank or boutique advisory. * Proven experience with mid-market M&A transactions and working with high profile Private Equity clients including an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this space. * Must have exceptional oral and written communication abilities, with a focus on building rapport with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. * Proven ability to coach and support junior staff members, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect. * A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, think creatively, and innovate.

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Alan Mitchell, Frankfurt am Main