M&A Associate

M&A Associate (Tech)
- SCIB Country: Spain IT STARTS HERE Santander ( ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander 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 Corporate & Investment Banking's Technology Investment Banking team advises technology companies, founders, financial sponsors, corporates, and institutional investors across some of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors of the global economy. Our coverage spans software, fintech, digital infrastructure, data and analytics, cybersecurity, and AI enabled businesses. Se anima a todos los posibles solicitantes a que se desplacen y lean la descripción completa del puesto antes de presentar su candidatura. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is looking for a M&A Associate based out of Luca de Tena office (Madrid) While based in Spain, the role is fully integrated within Santander CIB's broader European Technology franchise, providing the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across the region on high profile strategic M&A, equity capital markets, and other corporate finance transactions for leading technology clients. As part of Santander CIB's global Technology franchise, you will work within an integrated international platform that combines the reach, resources, and execution capabilities of a leading global bank with the agility and entrepreneurial culture of a fast-growing advisory team. Associates are expected to take meaningful responsibility from the outset, playing a central role in transaction execution, client engagement, financial analysis, and business development initiatives This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to develop deep sector expertise, gain significant transaction exposure, and contribute to the continued expansion of one of Europe's leading technology investment banking platforms.

Key responsibilities
include:
* Developing differentiated insights on Technology sector dynamics, including valuation trends, capital flows, strategic and sponsor activity, public market performance, disruptive business models, and emerging subsectors.
* Driving the preparation and quality control of senior-level client materials, including pitch books, strategic reviews, management presentations, information memoranda, board materials, investor presentations and internal approval documents.
* Building and reviewing complex financial models and valuation analyses, including operating models, DCFs, trading comparables, precedent transactions, merger models, accretion/dilution analyses, sensitivities and scenario-based valuation frameworks.
* Taking ownership of execution workstreams across M&A, strategic advisory and equity-led processes, driving timelines, due diligence workstreams and stakeholder coordination across clients, advisors and internal teams.
* Mentoring and managing Analysts and interns, setting execution standards, reviewing outputs and helping create a high-performance, collaborative team culture. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Our people are our greatest strength. We value individuals who combine analytical excellence with curiosity, ownership, intellectual honesty and the ability to perform under pressure. Professional Experience Prior investment banking experience is required, at least 4 years in M&A / Corporate Finance advisory within a leading investment bank, global financial institution, elite boutique or top-tier advisory platform. Demonstrated execution experience, with the ability to lead workstreams, manage parallel deliverables and maintain high quality under demanding timelines. Experience preparing and reviewing senior-quality client materials, transaction documentation and internal committee materials, with strong attention to detail and judgment. Previous exposure and deal execution experience in software, fintech, digital infrastructure or tech-enabled services is a plus. However, candidates with broader M&A experience and a clear interest in technology sector will also be considered. Strong stakeholder management skills, including comfort interacting with clients, advisors, investors and cross-border internal teams. Ability to operate wit