CASE CASSIOPEA is looking for Associates / Senior Associates in Paris

I - Introduction :

About CASE

CASE CASSIOPEA is an independent corporate finance advisory firm with offices in Paris, Frankfurt and Milan. The firm, established by 5 senior M&A professionals, leverages a strong experience in investment banking and corporate finance advisory.
CASE CASSIOPEA provides comprehensive expertise in the execution of domestic and international, public and private M&A transactions for corporates, entrepreneurs and financial investors. Free of conflicts, the senior partners are deeply involved in deal execution and committed to long-term trusted relationships with clients.
As the exclusive partner of the ABN AMRO Group in France and Germany, CASE CASSIOPEA offers a unique positioning in the European advisory market: the combination of a partner-led advisory firm with the network of a global banking platform. Thanks to this partnership, CASE CASSIOPEA provides its clients with experienced and dedicated sector origination and execution teams, access to leading Private Banks in both France and Germany and reaches to over 70.000 corporate and institutional clients as well as global coverage.

Hiring context

CASE CASSIOPEA is looking to expand its French team and is looking to strengthen its Paris office team with Senior Associates / VPs / Directors who are ambitious and talented individuals willing to join an entrepreneurial adventure.
CASE CASSIOPEA offers a unique opportunity to work on projects that provide exposure to a wide variety of financial advisory deals (buy-side, sell-side, fundraising) for a wide variety of clients (corporate, private equity / infrastructure funds, institutional) within a well-established network covering Benelux, Germany, Italy, Nordics and Latin America.

Contact

We look forward to receiving your application in French or in English including your cover letter, CV and references. Please use the following mail address: paris@casecassiopea.com

II - Job description - Associate/ Senior Associate :

Key Responsabilities

• Transaction Execution
  o Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, LBO, precedent transactions, trading comps).
  o Assist in conducting business due diligence, market research, and strategic analysis.
  o Prepare high-quality marketing materials such as Confidential Information Memoranda, management presentations, and pitchbooks.
  o Support preliminary valuation analyses and contribute to transaction structuring discussions.
  o Participate actively in all phases of deal execution and manage specific workstreams independently.
  o Support client communication and attend meetings with senior team members.
  o Coordinate with legal, accounting, and other external advisors during the due diligence and closing phases.
• Origination & Business Development
  o Assist in the preparation of marketing materials for business development and origination.
  o Contribute to sector research, idea generation, and analysis of potential targets/investors.
  o Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Team Management & Mentorship
  o Supervise Analysts and trainees and contribute to the quality review of their deliverables.
  o Uphold CASE’s standards of technical excellence and professionalism.
  o Actively contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Cross-border Collaboration
  o Leverage CASE’s European network and ABN AMRO partnership to contribute to execution and origination.
   

Candidate Profile

• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier business or engineering school.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in M&A, transaction services, investment banking, or related advisory environments.
• Solid understanding of corporate finance and valuation methods.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at least in French and English.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and ability to work under pressure.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.
• An exceptional strong work ethic.

What CASE CASSIOPEA offers

• Collaborative and friendly team.
• High exposure to live transactions and direct collaboration with senior team members.
• Steep learning curve within a supportive and demanding environment.
• Opportunity to grow within the firm and take on increasing responsibilities quickly.
• Exposure to a broad range of transaction context and cross-border deals.
• Competitive compensation structure.
• Excellent career opportunity.