Associate - Corporate Finance & Strategy

Associate - Corporate Finance & Strategy

Enter our world. Transform with us. What will your challenge be?

As a Associate, you will play a key leadership role within our Corporate Finance & Strategy team with a dedicated focus on Private Capital. You will lead project teams in supporting Private Capital investors and portfolio companies across the entire investment lifecycle - from pre-deal strategy and transaction execution to post-deal value creation and exit planning.

You will be responsible for structuring and delivering high-impact client engagements, managing junior team members, and contributing to business development efforts. You will bring a strong combination of financial acumen and client management skills to help our clients unlock value and drive sustainable performance, as well as providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Consultants and senior team members in the execution of key workstreams, contributing to overall project success
• Conducting research and analysis on markets, value chains, and competitive positioning to support strategic recommendations
• Developing financial models to support decision-making
• Contributing to the execution of transaction support activities, including commercial and financial due diligence, in the context of acquisitions, exits, or capital raises
• Assisting in the preparation of investment and divestment materials, including equity stories.

Who we are looking for

• We are seeking young professionals with a strong foundation in financial analysis. Experience in Transaction Advisory or Investment Banking is welcome. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and eager to work across a variety of sectors and asset classes within the Private Capital ecosystem.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Private Capital (Private Equity, Private Debt, Infra & Energy, Real Estate) and early experience (0 - 2 years) in Transaction Services, Corporate Finance or Investment roles
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial and strategic data
• Solid knowledge of financial modelling, corporate finance principles, and valuation techniques
• Understanding of financial statements and familiarity with Italian and international accounting principles
• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint (Office suite)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English (C1 level); additional languages a plus

Why Bip?

People at the heart of our culture. Trust and collaboration, entrepreneurship and courage, meritocracy and development drive the growth of our people.

Working at Bip is a challenging experience where merit is rewarded, and innovation happens through bold ideas, collaboration, and a trusting relationship with our clients.

Next Steps

1. Once we receive your CV, we will take the time to review it carefully.
2. If your profile matches this or other open positions within the Group, we will contact you to begin a mutual introduction.
3. The selection process typically includes an interview with HR, a technical interview with a line manager, and a potential interview with a Partner. The order and number of interviews may vary depending on recruitment needs.
4. Alternatively, we will be happy to keep your CV in our database for future opportunities.
5. If you identify additional positions of interest that match your profile, feel free to apply, and we will review your application again.

About Us

Founded in 2003, we have built on the historical expertise of consulting and added two key ingredients: innovation and digitalization. We are now over 5,500 professionals, present in 13 countries, with over 6,000 completed projects (including more than 50 in the SAP area) and cutting-edge knowledge in Digital Transformation (leveraged by SAP), Data Science, Cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, A.I., and other Disruptive Technologies, which we apply across all market sectors. We help our clients make a difference by creating large-scale quality through a formula based on three pillars: Value, People, and Technology. We believe in the value of excellence, which guides our actions, and we maintain an ethical and fair approach toward those who choose to work with us, fostering an environment where people can grow together through the exchange of diverse skills.