M&A Origination Associate — Software (Madrid, Hybrid)

Camino Search; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Camino Search is seeking an M&A Associate with an origination focus in Madrid, operating on a hybrid basis. You’ll lead market mapping, build an origination pipeline, and engage business owners to generate deal flow.

You’ll gain exposure to due diligence and execution as targets progress, while developing formal investment papers and board materials. English fluency is essential for this internship role.

Qualifications

• Must speak English.
• Internship experience in Transaction Services, M&A, Investment Banking, or origination/BD-focused role.
• Confident, proactive communicator who starts outreach and builds relationships.
• Resilient and persistent—comfortable with high-volume outreach and rejection.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and moving at pace.
• Sharp analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead market mapping and sector research to identify acquisition targets.
• Build and manage an origination pipeline and screen targets across sectors.
• Initiate direct outreach to business owners and founders, from first contact to engagement.
• Develop and maintain a structured CRM/pipeline of prospects and follow-ups.
• Represent the business in early conversations with target companies and articulate the proposition.
• Support due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, operational) as targets progress.
• Prepare investment papers and board materials summarising origination activity and deal opportunities.
• Support post-acquisition planning with the wider team.

Skills

Must Speak English

M&A Internship

Origination outreach

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Camino Search is seeking an M&A Associate with an origination focus in Madrid, operating on a hybrid basis. You’ll lead market mapping, build an origination pipeline, and engage business owners to generate deal flow.

You’ll gain exposure to due diligence and execution as targets progress, while developing formal investment papers and board materials. English fluency is essential for this internship role.