M&A Associate – Technology & IT Services

About the role

We are seeking an M&A Associate to join the German team of a fast‑growing European buy‑and‑build platform focused on IT managed services and cloud businesses. Based in Düsseldorf, you will work in a private‑equity‑style environment, supporting a high volume of transactions across the DACH region and Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Support the full M&A lifecycle from origination to closing, including target assessment and deal execution.
• Analyse financial performance, commercial positioning and value‑creation opportunities of acquisition targets.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses and investment cases.
• Prepare transaction materials such as investment memoranda, presentations and due‑diligence documentation.
• Coordinate due‑diligence processes with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Engage directly with founders, management teams and senior leadership to evaluate strategic fit.
• Develop and nurture relationships with advisors, intermediaries and industry experts to source deals.
• Contribute to pipeline development, negotiation support and team knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field with strong academic performance.
• Experience in M&A, investment banking, Big‑4 transaction services, private equity or corporate finance, preferably with end‑to‑end deal exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Financial modelling and valuation expertise, including building models from scratch.
• Solid accounting knowledge, particularly analysis of financial statements under German GAAP.

What we offer

• Base salary of €60,000 plus performance‑based bonus.
• Early‑stage role with significant responsibility and exposure to multiple deals per year.
• Opportunity to work with an international deal team and shape the growth of a high‑performing platform.