Investment Banking Analyst – German Speaker
Join GP Bullhound in London as an Investment Banking Analyst – German Speaker.
About GP Bullhound
GP Bullhound is a leading technology advisory firm providing transaction advice and capital to the world’s best entrepreneurs and founders. Founded in 1999 in London and Menlo Park, the firm today has 10+ offices spanning Europe, the US and Asia.
Our Values
- Focus on clients
- Be a Bullhounder
- Play your part
- Build the future
The Team
The German team consists of our offices in Berlin and Frankfurt, covering the DACH region. You will work closely with these teams and collaborate with other global offices. There is also the possibility to work on cross‑border deals with any of our 10+ offices across Europe and the US.
Your Role
The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse technology transactions, primarily across the Software, Digital Media, Marketplaces, Fintech & Digital Services sectors. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a bulge‑bracket or leading boutique advisory firm, having developed transaction experience, modeling and drafting skills, strong quantitative and Microsoft Office skills, and a basic understanding of accounting. They must have a genuine passion for technology and investment banking, an excellent academic background, and be highly numerical and articulate. The candidate must be a team player, able to take on responsibility and delegate tasks. Key qualities include an entrepreneurial mindset, self‑motivation, high stamina, and the ability to work within a high‑energy and focused team environment. Fluency in German and English is essential.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of company marketing documents through effective workshops with the client management team (e.g., executive summary, investment memorandum, investor presentation, financial model)
- Highly organized teamwork to manage a transaction process, including well‑thought‑out investor and buyer engagement throughout a roadshow, effective communication with the client and careful coordination of other advisors and service providers
- Preliminary understanding of the nuances of transaction structures and key elements of deal negotiation, including legal and other documentation
- Build sector expertise and a network to promote the firm through publishing research reports, pitching for mandates, organising and being involved in company events and attending public conferences
- Provide training and support to other members of the team, particularly in terms of the transaction process and internal analytical models and tools
- Assist clients in our chosen sectors in assessing their strategic options with the ability to be hired as a financial advisor if the client elects to proceed with a relevant transaction. Support the client during each phase of the process, including advising shareholders on intrinsic valuation, preparing transaction materials, assessing best potential partners, facilitating introductions, contacts and negotiations between parties, all with a focus on ensuring the best possible outcome
Qualifications
- Experience from investment banking with a strong focus on M&A
- Demonstrable passion for technology through past work experience, personal interests, activity in societies and communities, or other extracurriculars
- Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to connect high‑level strategic thinking to the nuances in company’s financials
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
- Proficiency in English and German languages (fluency in written and verbal)
