Vice President, M&A

Location: Madrid, Spain

About the Firm

Our client is a leading international investment bank with a strong reputation for advising founder-led businesses, corporates, and private equity investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. With a well-established European platform and an entrepreneurial culture, the firm provides strategic advice across mergers & acquisitions, capital advisory, valuations, and restructuring.

Having continued to invest selectively across its European franchise, the firm is seeking a Vice President to join its growing M&A team in Madrid.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investment banking professional to join a highly regarded advisory platform and play a key role in the execution and origination of transactions across Spain and the broader European market.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior bankers and clients, lead the day-to-day execution of live mandates, and contribute to the continued growth of an established and expanding M&A franchise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of sell-side, buy-side, merger, carve-out, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Act as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, investors, management teams, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation analysis, due diligence processes, and transaction documentation.
• Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates, ensuring the delivery of high-quality client work.
• Coordinate transaction processes from marketing through to signing and completion.
• Support business development efforts through pitch preparation, client relationship management, and market coverage initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with private equity investors, corporates, entrepreneurs, and advisers across Spain and Europe.
• Contribute to the continued expansion and strategic growth of the franchise.

Candidate Requirements

• 6-10 years of relevant experience within Investment Banking, M&A Advisory, Corporate Finance, or a related transaction environment.
• Strong track record of executing M&A transactions and managing complex deal processes.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading junior team members and coordinating transaction workstreams.
• Strong commercial acumen with an interest in building client relationships and supporting origination efforts.
• Exceptional project management and organisational capabilities.
• Fluent Spanish and English are required.
• Additional European language skills would be advantageous.

What the Firm Offers

• Exposure to high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Significant responsibility and client interaction from day one.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced dealmakers within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Access to an extensive network of corporate and private equity relationships across Europe.
• Clear career progression within a growing international platform.
• Competitive compensation and performance-driven rewards structure.

Ideal Backgrounds

The firm is particularly interested in candidates currently working within:

• Investment Banking M&A teams
• Corporate Finance Advisory practices
• Mid-market and boutique investment banks
• Big Four Lead Advisory teams
• Sponsor Coverage or Leveraged Finance teams with meaningful M&A exposure

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly respected international advisory platform
• Work on complex cross-border transactions across Europe
• Gain substantial client exposure and deal leadership responsibility
• Be part of an ambitious growth story in Spain
• Clear pathway towards Director-level progression
• Strong deal flow and exposure to both corporate and private equity clients