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Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026

SummerNo visa sponsorship
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at William Blair

Investment Banking

Posted 5 days ago

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**Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026** - Join our M&A advisory team for a 3-month internship (Jul-Sep 2026) - Gain exposure to live transactions, financial due diligence, and client interaction - Develop skills alongside full-time analysts, associates, and VPs - Fluent in English and German; additional European languages an asset - Excellent academic credentials required, all subjects considered - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in MS-Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and adaptability to changing environments - Opportunity to be considered for full-time Analyst positions

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Frankfurt
Country
Germany

Full Job Description

// get job ID from URL query string (e.g. https://www.williamblair.com/careers/job-board-showjob.html?gh_jid=4175523007) // load job listing from https://boards-api.greenhouse.io/v1/boards/williamblair/jobs/{job_id} into an array // example job ID: 4175523007 // with fields: title, location, absolute_url, updated_at, content // metadata[0] holds AreasOfInterest // metadata[1] holds Location // metadata[2] holds Additional Locations // Put the title in first h1 with class hero-content-title // Put the content in jobcontent div // Put the locations in joblocation div // Put the areas of interest in jobareasofinterest div // If jobid is blank output error message "We're sorry but this job is no longer available." to jobcontent div and make jobtitle say "Job Not Found" window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', async () => { // Get job ID from URL query string const urlParams = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search); const jobId = urlParams.get('gh_jid'); if (!jobId) { // If jobid is blank, output error message // document.querySelector('h1.hero-content-title').textContent = 'Job Not Found'; // document.getElementById('jobcontent').textContent = "We're sorry but this job is no longer available."; window.location.href = '/careers/job-search'; return; } else { // Load job listing const response = await fetch(`https://boards-api.greenhouse.io/v1/boards/williamblair/jobs/${jobId}`); const job = await response.json(); // Exit if Job Not Found if (job.status === 404 && job.error === 'Job not found') { // document.querySelector('h1.hero-content-title').textContent = 'We\'re sorry but this job is no longer available.'; window.location.href = '/careers/job-search'; return; } let areasOfInterest = []; if (job.metadata[0] && Array.isArray(job.metadata[0].value) && job.metadata[0].value[0] !== '' && job.metadata[0].value[0] !== undefined) { areasOfInterest.push(...job.metadata[0].value); } areasOfInterest = areasOfInterest.length > 0 ? areasOfInterest : ['No Specified Area of Interest']; // Sort the areas of interest alphabetically areasOfInterest = areasOfInterest.sort(); // add in job.requisition_id as an extra area of interest if (job.requisition_id !== '' && job.requisition_id !== undefined) { areasOfInterest.push(job.requisition_id); } let locations = []; if (typeof job.metadata[1].value === 'string' && job.metadata[1].value !== '' && job.metadata[1].value !== undefined) { locations.push(job.metadata[1].value); } if (Array.isArray(job.metadata[2].value) && job.metadata[2].value[0] !== '' && job.metadata[2].value[0] !== undefined) { locations.push(...job.metadata[2].value); } locations = locations.length > 0 ? locations : ['No Specified Location']; // Normalize "X - Remote" to just "Remote" locations = [...new Set(locations.map(loc => / - Remote$/i.test(loc) ? 'Remote' : loc))]; // Sort the locations alphabetically locations = locations.sort(); // Put the title in the first h1 with class hero-content-title document.querySelector('h1.hero-content-title').textContent = job.title; // Create a temporary div let tempDiv = document.createElement('div'); // Set the innerHTML of the temp div to the escaped HTML string tempDiv.innerHTML = job.content; // Get the unescaped HTML string let unescapedHTML = tempDiv.textContent; // Put the unescaped content in the jobcontent div document.getElementById('jobcontent').innerHTML = unescapedHTML; // Put the locations in hero-content-type p document.getElementById('joblocation').textContent = locations.flat().join(' | '); // Put the areas of interest in hero-content-type document.getElementById('jobareasofinterest').textContent = areasOfInterest.flat().join(' | '); // Add "Job Description" header in and H3 after the content-intro div that comes back inside jobcontent, but only if content-intro div exists if (document.querySelector('.content-intro')) { let jobDescriptionHeader = document.createElement('h3'); jobDescriptionHeader.textContent = 'Job Description'; document.querySelector('.content-intro').insertAdjacentElement('afterend', jobDescriptionHeader); } // Add the correct fields to these elements too: //

//

//

document.getElementById('applyAreasOfInterest').textContent = areasOfInterest.flat().join(' | '); document.getElementById('applyTitle').textContent = job.title; document.getElementById('applyLocations').textContent = locations.flat().join(' | '); } });

Intern | Investment Banking | JR100920

Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026

Frankfurt, Germany

Apply now View all open jobs

Solutions for Todays Challenges. Vision for Tomorrows Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

 

Job Description

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 July to September 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

Our people are our most valuable asset. The requirements for this role include:

  • Exceptional academic credentials, with a degree qualification (completed or on-going) from a top-tier institution
  • Bachelor and masters 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 July 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 10th November 2025
  • 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 December 2026
  • The 3 month Internship run between July & September 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, and Asia. 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.

William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v

Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

Download William Blair's privacy policies for job applicants:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)
  • General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)

Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Apply For This Position

Intern | Investment Banking | JR100920

Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026

Compensation

Not specified

City: Frankfurt

Country: Germany

William Blair logo
Investment Banking

5 days ago

No clicks

at William Blair

SummerNo visa sponsorship

**Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026** - Join our M&A advisory team for a 3-month internship (Jul-Sep 2026) - Gain exposure to live transactions, financial due diligence, and client interaction - Develop skills alongside full-time analysts, associates, and VPs - Fluent in English and German; additional European languages an asset - Excellent academic credentials required, all subjects considered - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills - Proficiency in MS-Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and adaptability to changing environments - Opportunity to be considered for full-time Analyst positions

Full Job Description

// get job ID from URL query string (e.g. https://www.williamblair.com/careers/job-board-showjob.html?gh_jid=4175523007) // load job listing from https://boards-api.greenhouse.io/v1/boards/williamblair/jobs/{job_id} into an array // example job ID: 4175523007 // with fields: title, location, absolute_url, updated_at, content // metadata[0] holds AreasOfInterest // metadata[1] holds Location // metadata[2] holds Additional Locations // Put the title in first h1 with class hero-content-title // Put the content in jobcontent div // Put the locations in joblocation div // Put the areas of interest in jobareasofinterest div // If jobid is blank output error message "We're sorry but this job is no longer available." to jobcontent div and make jobtitle say "Job Not Found" window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', async () => { // Get job ID from URL query string const urlParams = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search); const jobId = urlParams.get('gh_jid'); if (!jobId) { // If jobid is blank, output error message // document.querySelector('h1.hero-content-title').textContent = 'Job Not Found'; // document.getElementById('jobcontent').textContent = "We're sorry but this job is no longer available."; window.location.href = '/careers/job-search'; return; } else { // Load job listing const response = await fetch(`https://boards-api.greenhouse.io/v1/boards/williamblair/jobs/${jobId}`); const job = await response.json(); // Exit if Job Not Found if (job.status === 404 && job.error === 'Job not found') { // document.querySelector('h1.hero-content-title').textContent = 'We\'re sorry but this job is no longer available.'; window.location.href = '/careers/job-search'; return; } let areasOfInterest = []; if (job.metadata[0] && Array.isArray(job.metadata[0].value) && job.metadata[0].value[0] !== '' && job.metadata[0].value[0] !== undefined) { areasOfInterest.push(...job.metadata[0].value); } areasOfInterest = areasOfInterest.length > 0 ? areasOfInterest : ['No Specified Area of Interest']; // Sort the areas of interest alphabetically areasOfInterest = areasOfInterest.sort(); // add in job.requisition_id as an extra area of interest if (job.requisition_id !== '' && job.requisition_id !== undefined) { areasOfInterest.push(job.requisition_id); } let locations = []; if (typeof job.metadata[1].value === 'string' && job.metadata[1].value !== '' && job.metadata[1].value !== undefined) { locations.push(job.metadata[1].value); } if (Array.isArray(job.metadata[2].value) && job.metadata[2].value[0] !== '' && job.metadata[2].value[0] !== undefined) { locations.push(...job.metadata[2].value); } locations = locations.length > 0 ? locations : ['No Specified Location']; // Normalize "X - Remote" to just "Remote" locations = [...new Set(locations.map(loc => / - Remote$/i.test(loc) ? 'Remote' : loc))]; // Sort the locations alphabetically locations = locations.sort(); // Put the title in the first h1 with class hero-content-title document.querySelector('h1.hero-content-title').textContent = job.title; // Create a temporary div let tempDiv = document.createElement('div'); // Set the innerHTML of the temp div to the escaped HTML string tempDiv.innerHTML = job.content; // Get the unescaped HTML string let unescapedHTML = tempDiv.textContent; // Put the unescaped content in the jobcontent div document.getElementById('jobcontent').innerHTML = unescapedHTML; // Put the locations in hero-content-type p document.getElementById('joblocation').textContent = locations.flat().join(' | '); // Put the areas of interest in hero-content-type document.getElementById('jobareasofinterest').textContent = areasOfInterest.flat().join(' | '); // Add "Job Description" header in and H3 after the content-intro div that comes back inside jobcontent, but only if content-intro div exists if (document.querySelector('.content-intro')) { let jobDescriptionHeader = document.createElement('h3'); jobDescriptionHeader.textContent = 'Job Description'; document.querySelector('.content-intro').insertAdjacentElement('afterend', jobDescriptionHeader); } // Add the correct fields to these elements too: //

//

//

document.getElementById('applyAreasOfInterest').textContent = areasOfInterest.flat().join(' | '); document.getElementById('applyTitle').textContent = job.title; document.getElementById('applyLocations').textContent = locations.flat().join(' | '); } });

Intern | Investment Banking | JR100920

Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026

Frankfurt, Germany

Apply now View all open jobs

Solutions for Todays Challenges. Vision for Tomorrows Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

 

Job Description

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 July to September 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

Our people are our most valuable asset. The requirements for this role include:

  • Exceptional academic credentials, with a degree qualification (completed or on-going) from a top-tier institution
  • Bachelor and masters 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 July 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 10th November 2025
  • 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 December 2026
  • The 3 month Internship run between July & September 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, and Asia. 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.

William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v

Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

Download William Blair's privacy policies for job applicants:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)
  • General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)

Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Apply For This Position

Intern | Investment Banking | JR100920

Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - July 2026

Frankfurt, Germany