Apply as Trainee M&A Advisory (m/f/d) – UniCredit Graduate Program

General Information

Job ID
110223
Company
HypoVereinsbank - UniCredit Bank GmbH
Competence Line
Client Solutions
City
Munich
Country
Germany
Job Type
Graduates / Juniors and graduate program
Functional area
Institutional / Investment Banking Sales
Working time model
Full-time
Type of contract
Permanent
Start date
flexible
Contact
Leona Weber, Leona.weber2@unicredit.de

The “UniCredit Graduate Program” is how you kickstart your career through a stimulating and exciting journey in one of Europe's leading financial institutions.
 
Our 12-months rotation-based graduate program offers the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, international, and supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive while making an impact and empowering communities to progress. The UniCredit Graduate Program Client Solutions, in particular, is a development journey offering a unique onboarding path into our best-in-class products & services platform, to kick start an international career at UniCredit.
 
Client Solutions serves all our regions and is comprised of three excellent product factories: Corporate Solutions delivers tailored solutions in advisory, financing, risk management, trade and working capital for our corporate clients; Individual Solutions ensures a rich offering of investment and protection products for individuals; whilst Group Payments Solutions supports corporates, financial institutions, and individual customers in all their payments and liquidity management needs.
 
Within UniCredit’s Corporate Solutions platform, Advisory & Financing Solutions provide comprehensive support to corporate clients across strategic and financial needs. This includes tailored advice on M&A, capital structure optimization, and strategic transactions, as well as customized financing solutions such as syndicated loans, leveraged finance, and structured lending.
 
As part of Sectors and M&A Advisory you will be involved in strategic M&A projects across all deal phases on both buy-side and sell-side processes. Additionally, you will collaborate with Equity and Debt Capital Markets teams in the context of public and private equity offerings and debt financing, supporting origination and execution capabilities across the full product suite.
 
During your journey in your UniCredit Graduate Program Client Solutions, you will be able to explore your potential through on-the-job experience and an international job rotation across Client Solutions. If you are a graduate with an international mindset,
leadership potential and the ability to thrive under pressure, unlock your fullest potential and join us!
 
 

What you'll be doing

  • Work within a leading financial advisory practice offering a full range of investment banking services
  • Join a dynamic team involved in the origination and execution of M&A transactions
  • Be part of the junior pool with exposure to UniCredit’s sector teams (CHR, Industrials, TMT, NRUI)
  • Support active deal execution and contribute to the development of client pitches
  • Conduct financial and operational benchmarking through analysis of company reports
  • Gain a strong understanding of business model evaluation and competitive benchmarking
  • Conduct company valuations using trading and transaction comparables, and create financial models
  • Utilize equity research and data-driven insights to support idea generation, company profiling, and valuation strategies
  • Learn from transactions and senior bankers, making meaningful contributions to advisory projects

What you'll need to succeed

You will fit in perfectly with us and our culture if you identify with the values of Integrity, Ownership and Caring paired with the Power Skills of an Agile Collaborator, a Passionate Explorer, and a Proactive Entrepreneur.
 
You also match with the following requirements:
 
  • You are in the final stages of your master's degree in business administration, finance or economics with good/very good academic results (MBA, CFA is a plus), or have completed your studies within the last 2 years.
  • Prior experience in investment banking and/or consulting, ideally in M&A or alternatively in ECM / Structured / Leveraged / Project Finance
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, paired with a fast-learning ability
  • Solid understanding of valuation techniques, including DCF and multiples-based approaches
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of sub-sectors and businesses
  • Knowledge of Refinitiv / Bloomberg / S&P CapitalIQ / FactSet / Mergermarket / et al.
  • Excellent MS Office skills (esp. Excel)
  • Special knowledge and reliability according to § 87 (2) WpHG (2. FiMANoG) and § 1a and § 6 WpHGMaAnzV
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and deliver on-time & on-quality
  • Confident and assertive conduct vis-à-vis clients & partners
  • Hard-working and motivated to "make a difference"
  • Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Fluent English and German skills
 
 

What you'll get in return

  • #ComeAndStay – With us, you will receive a permanent employment contract from day one.
  • #GrowAndExcel – Within your individually designed and diverse graduate program you will continuously develop. A steep learning curve, comprehensive qualification opportunities, strategic development programs and personal mentoring prepare you for your target position and provide your career with a long-term perspective.
  • #EnjoyNetworking – Dive into a network full of opportunities and connect with colleagues across all areas and divisions of the bank – even internationally. Become part of our global graduates’ community and uncover the diversity of UniCredit. Your everyday job will be enriched by numerous inspiring local and global events, regular get-togethers, and exciting encounters with management.
  • #DesignYourWorkingLife – Digitization and flexibility shape our modern working world. Design your work routine the way it suits you best: Whether it's in the office, remote within Germany, or abroad from another EU country. Looking to travel for longer? Take a sabbatical and explore the possibilities of New Work with us.
  • #LiveOurCulture – We don't just accomplish our work, but experience and shape it together. As a real team, we communicate at eye level #CallMeByMyFirstName, value every opinion and are convinced that success is based on people empowerment.
  • #ThinkEuropean – We are not only one of the largest financial institutions in Germany, but as part of UniCredit we are also internationally active and successful. With us, you can expect a pan-European company with regional ties as well as stimulating career opportunities in the world's most exciting cities.
  • #MakeInnovationHappen – FinTechs, Big Data, Bitcoins: Banking is evolving rapidly. Actively shape the digital transformation of one of the most change-driven industries by contributing your fresh perspective and innovative ideas.
  • #DontStopMoving – Enjoy the flexibility of Wellhub: Across Germany, you have access to a comprehensive network of sports, leisure, and wellness facilities. You also benefit from an international partner network that gives you access to offers around the globe. Since movement represents both health and sustainability for us, we provide you with the opportunity to lease a JobRad on attractive terms and to use the Deutschlandticket under discounted conditions. In this way, we support you in maintaining an active lifestyle while promoting environmentally friendly and cost‑efficient mobility.
  • #CareNowForLater – Retirement is still so far away for you? Nevertheless, retirement planning is a topic that you should already be dealing with now and that is at least as important as monthly salary payments. We will continue to take care of you in the future and support your financial provision for retirement from day one.
In the UniCredit Graduate Program Client Solutions, you can expect an attractive fixed annual base salary from €65286 gross, based on full-time employment and aligned with your academic degree.

Your remuneration is determined in accordance with the provisions of the applicable collective salary agreement for the private banking sector and is based on the following grading:

• Bachelor’s degree: pay group 7/11th professional year
• Master’s degree: pay group 8/11th professional year
• Doctoral degree (PhD): pay group 9/11th professional year

The target salary consists of two components: the annual base salary (as outlined above), paid in 13 monthly installments, and a variable bonus payment. The variable bonus payment is based on one monthly gross base salary and will be adjusted by the company’s success and your individual performance contribution.

About UniCredit Group

UniCredit is a pan-European leading commercial bank providing best-in-class solutions and services across Italy, Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. Our Vision is to be the Bank for Europe's Future. Our Purpose is to Empower Communities to Progress, delivering the best-in-class products and services for all stakeholders, unleashing the potential of our people and our clients across Europe. We serve over 20 million clients, supported by three Group product factories — Corporate, Individual and Payment Solutions — that ensure best-in-class expertise and scalable solutions across all markets. Our integrated model combines local proximity, deep client understanding and Group-wide capabilities, enabling seamless service and outstanding client experience. Digitalisation, operational excellence and a strong commitment to ESG principles underpin our journey, helping us deliver sustainable long-term value for clients, communities, employees and shareholders. Our shared Culture unites our people across all countries, empowering teamwork, driven execution and ambition through Ownership, Integrity and Caring.
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