Overview
LGG Advisors is a global consulting firm with offices in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, delivering high-value, strategic advisory services to leading companies worldwide. Our Finance & Strategy team specializes in tailored solutions to address our clients’ complex and evolving needs – offering strategic insight and hands-on support across M&A transactions, due diligence, capital raisings, private placements and corporate strategy.
As we continue to grow, we are looking to hire an Associate/Partner to originate and lead client engagements while being supported by Managers, Associates and Analysts at an execution level in our Porto or Lisbon office.
Description
- Join LGG Advisors’ dynamic Finance & Strategy team, with presence in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid.
- Take the lead on high-level advisory projects in areas such as M&A and Corporate Finance.
- Manage an execution team of Managers, Associates and Analysts while maintaining originating clients across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
- Work in a fast-paced environment that promotes ownership, autonomy, and career progression.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end M&A mandates (sell-side, buy-side), acting as lead advisor from origination through to closing while managing senior client relationships.
- Originate and convert new business opportunities, leveraging your network to secure mandates and expand existing client accounts.
- Oversee execution, including preparation of marketing materials, financial models, valuation analyses, and coordination of due diligence, negotiations and structuring.
- Act as primary point of contact for clients and counterparties while leading and mentoring junior team members to ensure high-quality delivery and scalable execution.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in M&A / Corporate Finance (investment banking or boutique advisory), with a strong track record of leading and closing transactions as lead advisor.
- Proven ability to originate mandates, with an established network of entrepreneurs, corporates, and/or private equity funds.
- Strong expertise in valuation, financial modelling, transaction structuring, and managing full deal processes end-to-end.
- Fluent in English (mandatory); additional languages are a plus, with strong communication skills and ability to operate in an international environment.
Requirements
- Proven track record in originating, leading and executing complex M&A transactions, managing both deal processes and teams.
- Experience working in or advising clients across key geographies such as the EU, UK or USA with strong international exposure.
- Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and drive processes to successful outcomes.
- Highly organized, self-driven, with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple workstreams, and consistently deliver high-quality output to tight deadlines.
Differentiating Factors
- Existing client network in relevant geographies (UK, USA, Iberia).
- Exposure to cross-border transactions and multicultural teams.
- Previous leadership roles within financial advisory or consulting firms.
- Multilingual capabilities beyond English and Portuguese.
- Long-term interest in contributing to the growth of LGG Advisors.
What we offer
- Fast-growing company with a presence in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, working on complex and stimulating projects for sophisticated clients in the US and Europe.
- Competitive salary and benefits which vary according to individual performance.
- Opportunity to work from home 50% of the time.
LGG Advisors aims for a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age or disability.