Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - October 2026

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William Blair's Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship offers a three-month, on-site program from October to December 2026 within the M&A advisory practice, exposing you to healthcare, consumer products and services, and services and industrials teams. You'll work alongside Analysts, Associates, and VPs, perform financial due diligence, research, draft pitch materials, and gain direct client exposure, with potential progression to a full-time Analyst role. Qualifications include top-tier academic credentials, understanding of accounting and finance, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, and fluency in English and German. Applications close 4 March 2026, with rolling reviews; online SHL assessment, then interviews. Tips: tailor your resume to M&A, show collaboration, demonstrate adaptability, highlight language skills, and apply early.

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About the Team 

Our M&A advisory practice offers comprehensive financial advisory services and expert guidance. We serve buyers and sellers by providing in-depth financial and strategic analysis, identifying transaction partners, developing creative deal structures, and negotiating complex transaction terms. Our leadership position in the middle market and strong transaction activity enable us to clear the market globally in search of the best transaction partners. Our bankers are true experts in their sectors and deeply understand the competitive landscape and deal environment facing our clients.

Take the opportunity to build on the fundamentals of your academic background, gain practical knowledge to help prepare you for your next steps and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people. 

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are offering talented students and recent graduates an exciting opportunity to work in the demanding field of Investment Banking (Mergers & Acquisitions) for a three-month internship from October to December 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of our team and gain live experience working for a global investment bank. Our program provides all interns with the unique opportunity to:

• Work alongside current Analysts, Associates, and VPs over the course of three months
• Have exposure to our main sector teams: Healthcare, Consumer Products & Services and Services & Industrials
• Take on all functions of a full-time analyst
• Assist deal teams in live transactions
• Perform financial due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of potential and live transactions
• Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Draft pitch materials, information memorandums, management presentations, and other relevant communications
• Identify potential M&A and financing situations

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic credentials, with a degree qualification (completed or on-going) from a top-tier institution
• Bachelor and master’s degree: all subjects considered
• General understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and strong attention to detail
• High level of motivation and ability to work in a team
• Adaptability to a constantly changing environment and ability to manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for investment banking
• Strong proficiency with MS-Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions, adapt to new tasks with little notice, and to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Fluency in English and German is essential
• Fluency in any other European language is highly desired

Additional Information

• This internship will last for three months from the beginning of October 2026
• Successful interns will be considered for full-time Analyst positions
• Please visit our Careers page to learn more about William Blair
• We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Application Process

• Application window is open until 4th March 2026
• Those eligible will be asked to complete an online assessment run by our assessment partner, SHL
• Interviews & Assessment centers, either in person or virtual, will be completed by end of March 2026
• The 3 month Internship run between October & December 2026 

About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com.

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