Investment Banking, Q4 2026 M&A Intern (Frankfurt, Germany)

About Alantra

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c. €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to c €14.5bn

Job Description:

Based in Frankfurt, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our Investment Banking team, within Alantra’s Corporate Finance Team.

The day-to-day tasks will include:

• Execution of active M&A mandates: Preparation of marketing materials, modeling and valuation analysis, data-room management, etc.
• Marketing initiatives: Market analyses of different industry verticals, preparation of market, strategic and industry peer analysis, screening of potential M&A targets/buyers, financial valuations, etc.

Interns have direct exposure to all seniority levels internally, as well as direct client contact where possible. Alantra gives its Interns significant responsibilities and is committed to their learning experience during their tenure with the firm.

If performance is outstanding, interns will have the chance to join our Corporate Finance team as analysts at the end of their internship.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a strong interest in investment banking and M&A
• Strong academic background/results and financial knowledge (accounting and company valuation) and understanding of financial statements
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to contribute your own ideas and work autonomously
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Capable of working under pressure and in a context of shifting priorities
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency (both written and spoken) in German and English is a requirement

Application Details:

• Start date: Q4
• Duration: 3 months
• Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application submission.