Associate - Corporate Development (M&A) & Strategy

Alantra Partners, S.A.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global financial services firm in Madrid is seeking an Associate for its Corporate Development & Strategy team. This role includes executing financial transactions, developing strategic plans, and supporting investor relations. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking or corporate development, with strong financial modeling and communication skills. Fluency in English is required; Spanish is a plus.

Formación

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic consulting or financial services.
• Fluency in English; Spanish fluency not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements.

Responsabilidades

• Execute transactions including acquisitions and capital increases.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for business units.
• Support investor relations activities and presentations.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling

Financial statement analysis

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Educación

Degree from top-tier business school

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Associate - Corporate Development (M&A) & Strategy

Apply locations: Spain - Madrid | Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | Job requisition ID: JR377

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm offering investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The firm has over 500 professionals across Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the past five years, combining strong local presence with global sector- and product-specialized teams. In Alternative Asset Management, the firm manages assets across five asset classes, with assets under management exceeding €16.5bn as of December 31, 2024.

Job Description:

Based in Madrid with full international exposure, you will be part of a dynamic environment and a key member of our Corporate Development & Strategy team. You will work closely with top management, including the Group COO, Chairman, CEO, and CFO’s business units.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Corporate Development: Executing transactions such as acquisitions, capital increases, and JVs (over 30 deals analyzed/executed in 2023). Tasks involve analyzing companies, drafting and reviewing documents like proposals, IMs, financial models, due diligence reports, and legal contracts. You will support senior team members in meetings, negotiations, valuation, and transaction structuring.
2. Strategy: Developing and executing strategic plans for various business units, analyzing KPIs, market dynamics, competitor trends, and preparing presentations for senior management and boards.
3. Investor Relations: Supporting the Head of IR in attending investor events, preparing presentations, and campaign materials.

You should possess exceptional financial modeling and writing skills, experience in financial statement analysis, familiarity with legal documents (NDAs, LOIs, MoUs, SHAs, SPAs), and outstanding communication and leadership skills. You will also coach and develop junior team members, organize resources, and prioritize effectively.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction services from tier 1 firms.
• Strong academic background from top-tier business or engineering schools.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and financial statement analysis.
• Strategic, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, rigorous, detail-oriented, and able to take initiative and make decisions.
• Fluent in English; fluency in Spanish is not mandatory.
• Interest in financial industry sectors such as investment banking, asset management, or private capital.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing situations.
• Strong financial knowledge (P&L, BS, CF) and understanding of financial statements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

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