M&A Senior Associate

PwC Portugal; Matosinhos; Presencial; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

PwC Portugal is seeking a Senior Associate in Mergers & Acquisitions to join their advisory team in Porto. The role involves driving execution across the deal lifecycle, performing financial analysis, and supervising junior team members. Candidates should hold a degree in finance or business, have 3–5 years of M&A advisory or investment banking experience, and possess strong technical skills in valuation and financial modelling. Proficiency in English is a must, with additional languages as an advantage.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in M&A advisory, investment banking, or corporate finance.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling and valuation.
• Fluent in English with polished communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end M&A execution activities and financial modelling.
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables including pitch books and presentations.
• Manage due diligence processes and supervise junior team members.

Conhecimentos

Valuation

Financial Modelling

Transaction Structuring

Communication

Business Development

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

PwC’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory team supports clients across the full transaction lifecycle, helping them assess strategic alternatives and execute complex transactions with confidence. We advise corporate, private equity and entrepreneurial clients on sell-side and buy-side transactions, mergers, joint ventures, divestitures, capital raisings and other strategic transactions.

As a Senior Associate in Mergers & Acquisitions (Deals) at PwC, you will be a core member of our M&A advisory team, driving execution-focused support across the full deal lifecycle. You will work with clients and cross-functional PwC teams on buy-side and sell-side mandates, leading financial analysis, valuation and transaction deliverables with a focus on quality, insight, and commercial impact.

Be a Part Of Our Team Where You Will

• Lead and support end-to-end M&A execution activities, including financial modelling, valuation (DCF, comparables, precedent transactions), and competitive analysis;
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables such as pitch books, teasers, CIMs, management presentations and transaction recommendations;
• Conduct detailed financial statement analysis;
• Oversee a virtual data room and manage a due diligence process for buy and sell side engagements;
• Supervise and coach junior team members, providing feedback and promoting knowledge sharing;
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals and market research.

Let’s Talk About You. If You …

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field;
• Bring 3–5 years of relevant experience in M&A advisory, investment banking, Big 4 transaction services, corporate finance, or a similar environment within a leading advisory or investment banking platform;
• Possess strong technical skills in valuation, financial modelling, and transaction structuring;
• Communicate confidently and effectively, with the ability to engage C‑suite executives, investors, and buyers;
• Have a solid academic background and, ideally, relevant professional certifications;
• Are fluent in English and able to produce polished, professional written and verbal communications;
• Consider Luxembourgish, French or German as strong assets (but not requirements);
• Are willing to travel occasionally depending on client and project needs.

…You are the candidate we are looking for!