Our client is an independent corporate finance advisory firm advising entrepreneurs, corporates and financial investors on M&A; transactions across Spain and Europe.

The firm works across buy-side and sell-side mandates, providing hands-on strategic and financial advice throughout the transaction process. As the team continues to grow, it is looking to appoint an M&A; Associate to support the execution of live transactions and take increasing responsibility across the deal process.

This is a highly execution-focused role within a lean advisory team. The successful candidate will work directly with senior bankers and clients, gaining broad exposure across origination, analysis, transaction execution and negotiation.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A; transactions, taking responsibility for financial analysis, valuation, transaction materials and day-to-day deal coordination.

Build and review detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction scenarios, including DCF, comparable-company and precedent-transaction methodologies.

Prepare high-quality client materials including information memoranda, management presentations, pitch books, valuation materials and transaction updates.

Conduct detailed company, sector and market analysis to support transaction positioning, valuation and strategic decision-making.

Coordinate due diligence processes, working closely with clients, investors, legal advisers, accountants and other transaction counterparties.

Manage buyer and investor research, target screening and outreach preparation across both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Support senior team members in client meetings,



management presentations and negotiations throughout the transaction process.

Take increasing ownership of workstreams and junior team coordination as experience develops, ensuring transactions progress efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

Requirements

Approximately 2-4 years of relevant experience within M&A;, investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or a closely related advisory environment.

Strong transaction execution experience, with exposure to live buy-side or sell-side M&A; processes from initial analysis through to completion.

Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills, with a strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting and transaction mechanics.

Experience preparing professional transaction materials including information memoranda, presentations, valuation analyses and financial models.

Strong analytical capability and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several workstreams simultaneously in a transaction-driven environment.

Commercially minded and comfortable working directly with senior colleagues, clients and transaction counterparties.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in Spanish and strong professional English.

Proactive, dependable and highly motivated, with the ability to operate effectively within a lean, entrepreneurial advisory team.

This is an opportunity to join a growing independent advisory platform with direct exposure to senior bankers, clients and live M&A; transactions. The role offers significant responsibility from an early stage and strong development opportunities within a high-performing corporate finance team.

📌 Mergers and Acquisitions Associate (Madrid)
🏢 Acl Partners
📍 Madrid