M&A Origination Associate — Software (Hybrid Madrid)

Camino Search; Comunidad de Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 16.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Camino Search seeks an M&A Associate focused on origination in Madrid. The role is hybrid and emphasizes front-end deal origination, mapping targets, and proactive outreach to founders.

You will build a robust pipeline and engage owners, guiding opportunities from first contact through potential execution. Ideal candidates have internship exposure in Transaction Services, M&A, or related fields, strong Excel skills, and a keen interest in software and deals.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Internship experience in Transaction Services, M&A, Investment Banking, or origination/BD-focused roles.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Confident, proactive communicator who is comfortable initiating direct outreach and building relationships from scratch.
• Resilient and persistent — comfortable with high-volume outreach and a degree of rejection.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and moving at pace.
• Sharp analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine interest in software and M&A.

Responsabilidades

• Lead market mapping and sector research to identify acquisition targets aligned with the investment thesis
• Build and manage a proactive origination pipeline, screening and prioritising targets across target sectors
• Initiate and own direct outreach to business owners and founders, building relationships from first contact through to engagement
• Develop and maintain a structured CRM/pipeline of prospects, tracking conversations and follow-ups over time
• Represent the business in early-stage conversations with target companies, articulating the acquisition proposition clearly
• Support due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, and operational) once targets progress
• Prepare investment papers and board materials summarising origination activity and deal opportunities
• Support post-acquisition planning alongside the wider team

Conocimientos

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Origination/BD

Persistence

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

CRM software

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Camino Search seeks an M&A Associate focused on origination in Madrid. The role is hybrid and emphasizes front-end deal origination, mapping targets, and proactive outreach to founders.

You will build a robust pipeline and engage owners, guiding opportunities from first contact through potential execution. Ideal candidates have internship exposure in Transaction Services, M&A, or related fields, strong Excel skills, and a keen interest in software and deals.