M&A Corporate Development Manager

Job Title: M&A Corporate Development Manager

About the Job

AS1 is a global football representation agency backed by the investment fund
Bruin Capital
, born from a network of leading agencies worldwide with a shared vision:

to redefine the way football talent and opportunities are managed — combining global reach, local expertise, and strategic excellence.

We operate at the crossroads of
sport, business, and culture
, connecting players, clubs, and brands through a long-term, data-driven, and human-centered approach.

With presence in
more than 30 leagues
and players from
over 35 countries
, AS1 has become one of the Top-10 agencies in global football representation.

Now, we are looking for an
M&A Corporate Development Manager
— a key role to help shape the future growth of AS1 through strategic acquisitions, alliances, and long-term corporate development.

The Role

As
M&A Corporate Development Manager
, you will identify, filter, and prioritize strategic opportunities that drive AS1's global expansion.

You will handle the
entire M&A process
— from financial valuation and due diligence to negotiation and post-merger integration — working directly with the CEO and leadership team.

This role demands a balance between
strategic vision and operational excellence
: you'll be both the architect and executor of high-impact transactions that define AS1's growth trajectory across continents.

What You'll Do

•  
M&A Process
. You will manage legal, financial, commercial, and other advisors, negotiate purchase documentation, and manage the overall closing process.

•  
Opportunity Identification
: Seek out and analyze new business opportunities, whether new markets or potential acquisitions, alliances, or mergers.

•  
Transaction Management (M&A
): Manage the entire mergers and acquisitions process, from beginning to end, from identifying objectives to post-merger integration. Financial Analysis: Conduct valuation analysis, projections, financial modelling, and appraisals to assess the viability and potential return on investment of operations. Utilize advanced Excel and industry benchmarks.

•  
Negotiation:
Negotiate the terms and conditions of agreements, including collaboration agreements, shareholder agreements, and the transaction structure.

•  
Due Diligence:
Monitor and review the documentation and legal, financial, and operational aspects of the target company to assess risks and validate assumptions.

•  
Corporate Strategy:
Contribute to the company's overall long-term growth strategy and ensure that M&A transactions align with strategic objectives, collaborating on the integration strategy to optimize processes and improve teamwork.

•  
Performance Monitoring
: Establish key performance indicators to evaluate the status of acquired entities after integration.

Your Background

Education & Skills

• University degree, preferably
Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
.

• Deep knowledge of
financial analysis, valuation, corporate strategy, and management control
.

• Strategic mindset combined with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in
Excel
, with experience in modeling and financial forecasting.

•
Fluent in English and Spanish
(written and spoken).

• Understanding of the
football industry ecosystem
and its global dynamics is a plus but not required..

Experience

• –7 years of experience in
M&A or Corporate Development
roles, ideally with international exposure.

• Experience in
Private Equity–backed
companies is a strong plus.

• Proven track record in
executing complex transactions
and integrating acquired businesses.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic vision with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• The ability to navigate complex, fast-changing environments with clarity and purpose.

• A passion for sport, business, and building something truly global.

• A desire to contribute to one of football's most ambitious and forward-thinking agencies.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the
CEO
.

• Location:
Europe
, preferably
Spain
.

If you think you are the right candidate, do contact us