M&A; Associate (Origination Focus) - Software - Madrid (Hybrid)
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Salary - Up to €26k + 10% bonus
Our client acquires and operates mission-critical software businesses across a range of industries. As the business continues its buy-and-build acquisition strategy, they are looking to bring an M&A; Associate on board to drive deal origination and pipeline generation.
This is a origination-heavy role: you'll be at the front end of the acquisition process, proactively identifying, mapping, and engaging target companies, before gaining broader exposure to due diligence and execution as the pipeline you build converts into live deals.
What You'll Do
Lead market mapping and sector research to identify acquisition targets aligned with the investment thesis
Build and manage a proactive origination pipeline, screening and prioritising targets across target sectors
Initiate and own direct outreach to business owners and founders, building relationships from first contact through to engagement
Develop and maintain a structured CRM/pipeline of prospects,
tracking conversations and follow-ups over time
Represent the business in early-stage conversations with target companies, articulating the acquisition proposition clearly
Support due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, and operational) once targets progress
Prepare investment papers and board materials summarising origination activity and deal opportunities
Support post-acquisition planning alongside the wider team
What We're Looking for
Bachelors Degree
Internship experience in Transaction xugodme Services, M&A;, Investment Banking, or a origination/BD-focused role
Strong Excel skills
Confident, proactive communicator who is comfortable initiating direct outreach and building relationships from scratch
Resilient and persistent — comfortable with high-volume outreach and a degree of rejection
Comfortable working with ambiguity and moving at pace
Sharp analytical mindset and strong attention to detail