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M&A Associate (Tech) - SCIBSantander · Madrid
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M&A Associate (Tech) - SCIB

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-23 Madrid Hybrid Banking Financial Services
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 3,500 EUR–5,500 EUR/mo

About the Company

ace 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. 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 wi

Responsibilities

  • ● 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.
  • ● Successful candidates will combine strong analytical capabilities with sound commercial judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in the Technology sector.

Requirements

  • ● 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.
  • ● This role is particularly suited to candidates who want to become trusted Technology M&A advisors and who are excited by the pace, complexity and strategic relevance of the sector.
  • ● 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.
  • ● 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 with a high level of autonomy while contributing to a collaborative, team-first environment.
  • ● Undergraduate degree with a strong academic track record.
  • ● Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or other quantitative backgrounds are especially relevant, although not required.
  • ● Additional postgraduate qualifications, CFA progress or technical training in financial modelling are valued.
  • ● Fluency in English written and oral is required.
  • ● Additional languages are a plus.
  • ● Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills, supported by a solid understanding of accounting, corporate finance and transaction structuring. Knowledge of Technology sector business models, operating metrics, and valuation methodologies would be highly valued.
  • ● Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and client-ready materials.
  • ● Familiarity with Capital IQ, FactSet, Refinitiv, Mergermarket, Bloomberg, PitchBook, Dealroom, S&P, Infralogic or similar tools is preferred.
  • ● Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
  • ● Genuine curiosity for Technology and the ability to translate market trends into actionable corporate finance ideas.
  • ● High ownership mindset, reliability under pressure and strong attention to detail.
  • ● Commercial judgment and ability to connect financial analysis with strategic implications.