SUMMARY
Title: M&A Intern | Q3 & Q4 2027
Time Frame: July through September (Q3) 2027 or October through December (Q4) 2027
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Application Deadline: November 30
ABOUT STEPHENS
In operation since 1933, we are among a small group of the nation’s largest family-owned diversified financial services firms, privately held by the Stephens family. This distinction allows us to prioritize doing what is right for our clients and concentrate on a long-term strategy. In addition to investment banking services, Stephens provides wealth and investment management, fixed income and equities trading and sales, insurance and risk management, public finance and private capital. We have a national presence with strategic locations across the U.S. and in Europe.
Our Investment Banking team has a superb track record of adding value for small and middle market companies, as well as global organizations, across all major sectors and with deep expertise on the subsector level. Our investment banking professionals have a collaborative approach to addressing the M&A and capital needs of our clients and regularly coordinate with transatlantic colleagues on active and prospective projects. These include some of the most successful public and private companies in business today.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Intern you will support the Frankfurt team with transaction execution and business development. Key tasks include:
- Assisting in preparing marketing materials for live transactions as well as for pitches and other client meetings
- Supporting the work on financial models and company valuations
- Conducting market and company research across a variety of industries
We invite exceptional students to advance their careers at Stephens. With guidance from our experienced professionals, you will develop your skills and knowledge while contributing to our shared success.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must have completed at least four semesters of a bachelor's degree in business, economics or a related field with strong academic records
- Practical experience in Investment Banking, Transaction Services or Private Equity as well as very good knowledge of accounting, valuation methods and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
- Fluency in both German and English is essential for this role
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of motivation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Team spirit and a strong sense of responsibility
Interested students are invited to apply and present supporting documents, including cover letter and CV.
Skills Required
- Completed at least four semesters of a bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a related field
- Strong academic record
- Practical experience in investment banking, transaction services, or private equity
- Knowledge of accounting and valuation methods
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluency in German and English
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High motivation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Team spirit and strong sense of responsibility
Stephens Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stephens and has not been reviewed or approved by Stephens.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits plus telemedicine, with employer‑paid life, AD&D, and long‑term disability and optional short‑term disability. Wellness incentives and an Employee Assistance Program extend support beyond core medical coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) profit‑sharing plan provides employer‑supported retirement savings. The benefit is positioned as a core component of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays are provided alongside paid parental leave. Paid maternity leave for disability related to pregnancy and childbirth further expands time‑off coverage.
Stephens Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1933, Stephens is a family of privately-held, independent financial services firms focused on building value for companies, state and local governments, institutions and high-net-worth investors. We are headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with offices in leading cities across the country and overseas. Since our founding, Stephens has pursued an independent course. We’ve built our firm on long-term relationships and enduring values, establishing an international reputation for vision, integrity and innovation. Free from herd mentality, short-term thinking and quarter-to-quarter imperatives, we’ve always stayed focused on the people who matter most: our clients. As investors and business owners ourselves, we have a unique perspective on the world. We understand the needs and concerns of individual investors, industry leaders and public interest stewards. Because we sit on the same side of the table as our clients, we are able to understand their goals and help build their future in partnership.
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