Analyst/Associate Debt and M&A Advisory

M&A/Debt Advisory Analyst/Associate (f/m/d)

Capcora Münster, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany (Hybrid)

Energy & Infrastructure

Capcora is a European financial advisory boutique active in the M&A, Project, and Corporate Finance spaces, specialising in renewables assets and energy transition, with offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Münster, Munich and Warsaw. We are currently scaling up our outstanding capabilities in the energy and infrastructure division and looking for new high-potential employees eager to grow alongside us.

Become part of a highly motivated international team (15+ nationalities among our over 40 employees) and support us in achieving our growth ambitions and in one of the most relevant sectors of the future. We offer the opportunity to gain insights into the origination and execution of M&A and debt processes in ground-breaking solar PV, onshore wind, C&I roof-top, EV charging and e-mobility, hydrogen and storage projects and other asset types across Europe.

The position

Associate Debt and M&A Advisory (F/M/D)

Type of Employment: Permanent / Full-time

Location: Münster / Hybrid

As an Associate, you will advise clients on international Debt and M&A transactions and drive the successful planning, structuring and execution of Capcora’s advisory mandates in our core European markets with a specific focus on Germany. This position represents an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career, join a fast-growing team and expand your knowledge in renewables, energy transition assets and & infrastructure financing. Through direct involvement with our industrial and financial partners and clients, you will drive the advancement of the company’s global scaling and development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordination and project management of international M&A and debt advisory mandates. Involvement in all aspects of the deals’ cycle, from strategy, transactions planning and structuring (including drafting of term sheets) to closing, ensuring timely execution.
• Coordinate the preparation and transaction documentation, such as pitch presentations, teasers, information memorandums, process letters, and advisors’ engagements.
• Coordination of transaction internal deal teams consisting of designated Analysts and/or Associates, and management of the daily operations in a joint effort with the Directors.
• Engagement in our deal sourcing/pitch activities jointly with the Directors and/or Managing Partners.
• Support the definition of market approach strategy, coordination of market approach execution and reporting.
• Preparation and/or analysis and review of transactions’ financial models, set up of data rooms and coordination of due diligence activities (including Q&A process) together with international legal and technical advisors.
• Support the negotiation of term sheets, SPAs or loan documentation, ensuring optimal terms and conditions for our clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international lenders (institutionals, debt funds, and international banks), investors (developers, asset managers, investment funds, IPPs), and clients.
• Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team of professionals to deliver industry-best service and deliver best practices to our clients and partners.

For this role, ideally, you bring:

• Master's degree in finance, business, or equivalent.
• At least appr. 5 years of experience in banking, investment banking, banking/lending industry, financial advisory, and/or renewable industry, or related fields, with strong knowledge of project and corporate finance structures (including junior/mezzanine and bonds financings).
• Proven financial expertise and capability to assess large portfolios of assets, and structure mid/large transactions.
• Excellent financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and deal structuring skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under high pressure and maintain a high level of detail orientation and quality.
• High proficiency in the usage of MS PowerPoint and other MS Office products.
• Self-drive and motivated attitude to strive for excellence and continuous growth.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think critically, a strong sense of ownership, and hands-on team player mentality, along with target-focus mindset and ability to drive projects end-to-end with excellent project and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate in English and German.

The position

Analyst Debt and M&A Advisory (F/M/D)

Type of Employment: Permanent / Full-time

Location: Münster / Hybrid

As an Analyst, you will advise clients on international Debt and M&A transactions and drive the successful planning, structuring and execution of Capcora’s advisory mandates in our core European markets with a specific focus on Germany. This position represents an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career, join a fast-growing team and expand your knowledge in renewables, energy transition assets and & infrastructure financing. Through direct involvement with our industrial and financial partners and clients, you will drive the advancement of the company’s global scaling and development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts financial analysis and modelling to support project & corporate finance and M&A transactions, including the development of financial models to assess equity and debt financing alternatives for transactions.
• Prepares and/or analyses and reviews transactions’ financial models.
• Provides strategic corporate finance advice, and performs valuations using comparative methodologies for company and portfolios of renewable assets.
• Involved in all aspects of deals’ cycle, from strategy, transactions planning and structuring (including drafting of term sheets) to closing.
• Performs market or sector research, analyses, presents and documents results.
• Develop pitches and client presentations. Drafts key process documents, such as teasers, process letters, information memorandums, etc.
• Supports and coordinates market approach, execution and reporting.
• Coordinates and participates in due diligence and other deal-related activities, i.e. set up of data rooms and coordination of due diligence activities (including Q&A process), together with international legal and technical advisors.
• Works collaboratively with a cross-functional team of professionals to deliver industry-best service and deliver best practices to our clients and partners.

For this role, ideally, you bring:

• Master's degree in finance, business, or equivalent.
• At least appr. 2 years of experience in banking, investment banking, banking/lending industry, financial advisory, and/or renewable industry, or related fields, with strong knowledge of project and corporate finance structures (including junior/mezzanine and bonds financings).
• Proven financial expertise and capability to assess large portfolios of assets, and structure mid/large transactions.
• Excellent financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and deal structuring skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under high pressure and maintain a high level of detail orientation and quality.
• High proficiency in the usage of MS PowerPoint and other MS Office products.
• Self-drive and motivated attitude to strive for excellence and continuous growth.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think critically, a strong sense of ownership, and hands-on team player mentality, along with target-focus mindset and ability to drive projects end-to-end with excellent project and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate in English and German.