SCIB M&A Associate

SCIB M&A Associate

Country: Spain

SCIB is looking for candidates for its M&A team in Madrid.

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (www.santandercib.com) is a key player in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join us?

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (“CIB”) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

Santander CIB plays a critical role helping clients in such transformation as advisor and enabler in their strategic decisions. By joining our team, you will have the chance to contribute to one of the most successful investment banking businesses globally.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

An opportunity to work in a leading European M&A advisory team at a global financial institution, being part of transformational deals for large companies and global financial investors.

Support Santander in originating and executing Merger & Acquisitions opportunities.

As an M&A associate you will support the team with research analysis, sector and company presentations, financial analysis, build complex financial models, perform valuation exercises using different methods, participate in client meetings, etc.

It will be required to demonstrate a deep knowledge of M&A projects or similar processes such as capital markets or structure finance transactions (i.e. ECM, LBO, PF, etc.). Any previous experience in advanced business modelling, valuation, preparation of information memoranda and due diligence documents will be highly valued.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

EXPERIENCE

We are aiming to hire analysts and associates for our European M&A team based in Madrid.

Thus, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience is required in advisory in a leading investment bank, M&A boutique, private equity, leverage finance house or Big 4 accounting firm.

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier business/engineering university as well as a strong academic performance.
• MBA candidates will also be considered for associate roles.

Desirable

• Masters Degree in Corporate Finance.
• CFA Charterholder

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Solid financial modelling and valuation skills: ability to build detailed financial models, analyze impact of proposed transactions on capital structures, perform sensitivities to key business drivers, ability to carry out business valuations applying different approaches, etc. [These skills may be tested as part of the selection process].
• Transactional/deal background focused on execution (i.e., participated in the project management / coordination of deals timely and properly).
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required (ability to interact with global clients on a recurrent basis). Other languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office with strong focus in MS Excel (financial modelling) and MS PowerPoint. User level of Bloomberg, Factset, Refinitiv, Mergermarket and other similar market data tools.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Commitment, rigorous and detail-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (ability to effectively convey complex ideas, both verbal and written).
• Autonomy and self-responsibility (ability to perform tasks individually and as a team member).
• Self-initiative and motivation.
• Professional maturity and background to interact directly with clients.
• Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and to assign priorities under challenging timetables and short deadlines.

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