M&A Associate

Job description

Description de l’entreprise

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking has a longstanding presence in Italy. We serve corporations, financial institutions and financial sponsors active in the country, drawing on the combined expertise of our 75 plus Milan Branch team members and our business lines globally. 

We accompany our clients on the strategic development of their businesses, providing M&A advisory, acquisition finance, capital raising in the debt and equity capital markets, strategic equity financing, project finance for the infrastructure and real estate sectors, and capital markets solutions and flow products for investment and hedging purposes across equity and fixed income asset classes. To all this we add our global leadership in green & sustainable finance to support our clients in evolving their activities towards a more sustainable footing.

Poste et missions

·  Collaborate with Bankers to manage client relationships and facilitate strategic discussions, encompassing the origination, structuring, and execution of complex transactions.
·  Perform in-depth financial analyses, strategic business assessments, and valuations.
·  Design and oversee comprehensive financial models.
·  Prepare confidential information memoranda and management presentations.
·  Engage in all phases of deal execution, including due diligence, document preparation, negotiation, and closing.
·  Assist in crafting proposals and presentations for existing and prospective clients, with a focus on Investment Banking opportunities that align with the bank’s strategic objectives.
·  Mentor and train analysts and interns to foster their professional development.
·  Ensure adherence to external regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Profil et compétences requises

• 3-5 years of experience in M&A; candidates with a background in Project Finance will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of M&A activities and the ability to apply skills creatively to meet diverse client needs.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, particularly in financial modeling and valuation techniques (including LBOs, sensitivity analyses, and return assessments).
• Solid foundation in accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Experience in the Infrastructure and Energy sectors is advantageous.
• Key behavioral traits include strong ethical standards, teamwork, a proactive problem-solving mindset, ambition, a commitment to learning, and a strong desire for achievement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in both Italian and English is essential;