ECM Associate

Position Overview

The ECM Associate in Frankfurt will support both the origination and execution of equity and equity-linked capital markets transactions across EMEA. This includes IPOs, follow-ons, block trades, rights issues, ABBs, and convertible or structured equity deals. The role involves significant exposure to senior bankers, clients, and investors, with a focus on the German-speaking market.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution

• Support execution of IPOs, rights issues, follow-ons, block trades, and equity-linked transactions.
• Prepare offering documentation, investor presentations, prospectus materials, and internal approval memos.
• Coordinate across internal stakeholders (Investment Banking, Legal, Compliance, Sales & Trading, Syndicate) and external advisors.
• Assist with investor engagement, bookbuilding processes, and roadshow logistics.

Financial & Market Analysis

• Build and maintain financial models and valuation analyses to support transaction structuring.
• Analyse market conditions, trading dynamics, and peer group performance to support pricing recommendations.
• Prepare market updates and comparable analysis to assist with client discussions and pitch preparation.

Origination & Client Coverage

• Create pitchbooks, market analyses, transaction case studies, and strategic materials for client meetings.
• Assist in identifying new equity financing opportunities, monitoring market trends, and supporting strategic idea generation.
• Participate in client meetings, diligence sessions, and internal planning discussions.

Cross-Border Collaboration

• Partner with Jefferies’ ECM teams across EMEA and the US to coordinate global deal execution.
• Support multi-jurisdictional transactions requiring cross-office collaboration.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in Equity Capital Markets, M&A or Debt Capital Markets.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Deep understanding of equity capital markets dynamics and transaction structures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Fluent German not required but advantageous