M&A Advisory Associate – Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB)

BCO.BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking in Madrid seeks a skilled M&A professional with 3-5 years of experience in corporate finance and valuations. The role focuses on building and reviewing financial models and overseeing deal execution for buy-side and sell-side opportunities.

You will prepare information memorandums, pitch books, and industry analyses while leading junior team members. Fluency in English and Spanish, plus MiFID certification or its initiation, is required.

Formación

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, or Valuations & Business Modelling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or another quantitative field. Master’s in Finance or CFA level/charter is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Build, update, and review financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, DDM, LBO, merger models, trading & transaction comparables).
• Manage day-to-day execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions with internal/external stakeholders.
• Drive preparation of information memorandums, management presentations, teasers, and pitch books.
• Conduct sector research, benchmarking, market screening and company analysis for target identification.
• Guide, train, and review Analysts to ensure high-quality output.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business Admin/Engineering

Master’s in Finance or CFA

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

FactSet

Refinitiv

Capital IQ

Mergermarket

Descripción del empleo

Excited to grow your career? BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers. Learn more about the area: BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) brings together investment banking, market making, export and project finance, and advisory services for corporate clients and institutional investors. Within CIB, the Advisory unit delivers tailored corporate finance solutions to leading multinational corporations, financial sponsors, and mid-cap clients. The team specializes in originating and executing complex buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and strategic capital advisory. Operating in a client-centric global framework, BBVA Advisory combines deep industry expertise, advanced valuation capabilities, and cross-border execution strength to help clients achieve their long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Functions

• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build, update, and review financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, DDM, LBO, merger models, trading & transaction comparables), including sensitivity and scenario analyses, to evaluate deal opportunities, structures and financial impacts.
• Transaction Execution: Manage the day-to-day execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including deliverables, virtual data rooms (VDRs), Q&A processes, and due diligence workstreams. Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisors across tax, accounting, legal, technical and other specialist areas.
• Pitching & Transaction Documentation: Drive the preparation of information memorandums, management presentations, teasers, strategic pitch books, transaction analyses and internal approval materials.
• Industry Research & Origination: Conduct sector research, competitor benchmarking, market screening and company analysis to identify and assess potential M&A targets.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, train, and review the output of Analysts to ensure high standards of quality and accuracy.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

3-5 years of relevant professional experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, or Valuations & Business Modelling within an investment bank, M&A boutique or leading professional services firm. Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in financial analysis, valuation, and financial modeling.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or another quantitative field. Master’s in Finance or CFA level/charter is a plus.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Strong financial modeling, accounting, corporate finance, and valuation skills, with solid knowledge of methodologies including DCF, trading comparables, and transaction comparables. Ability to analyze financial statements, business plans, and key value drivers and translate them into robust financial and valuation analyses. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with financial and market intelligence platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv, Capital IQ, or Mergermarket is preferred.

Analytical & Execution Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex financial and strategic information and draw clear conclusions. Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a demanding, deadline-driven environment. High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality of output.

Communication & Teamwork

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial and strategic analyses clearly and concisely. Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, multidisciplinary teams, external advisers, and counterparties. Demonstrated ability to guide and review the work of junior team members.

Languages

Professional fluency in both English and Spanish, written and spoken, is required.

In order to perform the functions of the position, it is essential to have valid Mifid certification. In case you do not have it, it must be obtained at the beginning of the incorporation.

Skills

Customer Targeting, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking

We are more than 121,000 colleagues across 25 countries, working in multidisciplinary teams where we understand the importance of work-life balance. We support our clients in the energy transition and are committed to inclusive growth. We are pioneers in adopting disruptive technologies that will shape the financial industry. Dare to define the future of banking!