M&A Analyst

Citycon; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Sports & cultural benefit

Healthcare coverage

Insurance

Job summary

Citycon is seeking a talented M&A Analyst to join our growing team in Espoo. You will contribute to strategic transactions, build financial models, and support acquisitions and divestments across the Nordic portfolio. The role is permanent with a flexible start date, ideally January 2027, and on-site at Citycon’s HQ in Espoo.

You will perform financial analyses, prepare memorandums, and assist in due diligence. English communication is essential; Finnish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in investments, transactions, valuation, corporate finance, or advisory within real estate.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and financial modelling skills.
• Understanding of real estate investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and transaction processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Finnish is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, statistical, and scenario analyses for ongoing transaction and investment projects.
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct company, market, industry, and asset-level research and analysis to evaluate business and investment opportunities.
• Prepare presentations, information materials, investment memorandums, and transaction documentation.
• Support transaction execution through financial analysis, due diligence activities, and preparation of transaction-related materials.
• Assist the M&A team in acquisitions, divestments, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives from evaluation through execution.
• Gather, analyse, and organise information from internal stakeholders, external advisors, and business partners throughout transaction processes.
• Contribute to corporate development projects, portfolio reviews, and other strategic initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Valuation

Market research

Presentation skills

English communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Citycon is the leading owner, developer and manager of urban hubs in the Nordics. Citycon transforms unique locations into sustainable communities and cities full of life, serving 125 million people each year and delivering long-term share value. Citycon aims for carbon neutrality by 2030. Citycon owns 28 centres: 9 in Finland, 1 in Estonia, 10 in Norway, 6 in Sweden and 2 in Denmark. Citycon has been listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (CTY1S) since 1988 and is a member of EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association).

Citycon is looking for a talented M&A Analyst to join our growing M&A team in a permanent position based at Citycon's headquarters in Espoo. In this role, you will contribute to strategic transactions and investment initiatives across Citycon's Nordic portfolio, helping drive growth and long-term value creation.

You will support strategic decision-making across the organization through financial modelling, valuation, market analysis, and transaction support. Working closely with experienced colleagues and stakeholders, you will contribute to acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic initiatives while gaining broad exposure to real estate investments and corporate development projects.

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Period: Flexible start date, ideally in January 2027

Location: On-site at Citycon’s HQ in Iso Omena, Espoo

As a M&A Analyst, you will

• Perform financial, statistical, and scenario analyses for ongoing transaction and investment projects.

• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and business cases to support strategic decision-making.

• Conduct company, market, industry, and asset-level research and analysis to evaluate business and investment opportunities.

• Prepare presentations, information materials, investment memorandums, and transaction documentation.

• Support transaction execution through financial analysis, due diligence activities, and preparation of transaction-related materials.

• Assist the M&A team in acquisitions, divestments, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives from evaluation through execution.

• Gather, analyse, and organise information from internal stakeholders, external advisors, and business partners throughout transaction processes.

• Contribute to corporate development projects, portfolio reviews, and other strategic initiatives across the organization.

What are we looking for

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in investments, transactions, valuation, corporate finance, or advisory within the real estate industry.

• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and financial modelling skills.

• Understanding of real estate investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and transaction processes.

• Excellent communication skills in English; Finnish is considered an advantage.

What we offer

• A competitive salary enhanced with a lunch benefit provided on top of your base pay, a sports and cultural benefit, comprehensive occupational healthcare, and extensive insurance coverage that also protects you during your leisure time.

• A supportive and encouraging work community, where everyone’s contribution matters.

• An environment where you can learn, make an impact and work in a role with a broad perspective on the real estate industry.

• Shared activities, ranging from small sports moments to larger gatherings, that bring our people together.

Would you like to learn more about working at Citycon? Explore our experts and real estate professionals on our careers pages: Career | Citycon

Citycon offers a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic, international and developing work community. At Citycon, you become part of a diverse group of experts, where extensive know-how and support functions create a strong foundation for success. You are supported by competent colleagues and experts, with whom cooperation opens doors to new opportunities, development and success. Join us in building a sustainable future in the real estate industry as part of Citycon's team of experts.

Ready to become a part of a group of passionate professionals? Join us!