Valida
Partner M&A| Investment Banking

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VALIDA CORPORATE FINANCE, A COMPANY SPECIALIZED IN M&A ADVISORY SERVICES FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS.
About Us
We are an independent strategic consulting and M&A boutique specialized in extraordinary transactions for SMEs and cross-border environments. We work with selected clients, offering a structured operational framework, dedicated support, advanced digital tools, and access to an international network of investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking Senior M&A professionals exclusively from M&A advisory firms and/or leading investment banks, with proven experience in the origination and execution of extraordinary transactions, including business sales, acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic partnerships.
The selected professional will collaborate independently and autonomously, managing the entire process directly: from identifying opportunities to negotiation, due diligence, and closing.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Main Responsibilities
- Origination activities (Sell-side & Buy-side)
- Direct management of relationships with entrepreneurs, funds, advisors, and investors
- Management of execution phases, from valuation to closing
- Coordination with the financial analyst team for the preparation of teasers, information memoranda, and transaction documentation
Requirements
- Solid experience in M&A (corporate finance, investment banking, advisory, or in-house corporate roles)
- Ability to work independently with a strong results-oriented mindset
- Active personal network within the entrepreneurial, industrial, or investment community
- Entrepreneurial mindset and consulting-oriented approach
- Excellent knowledge of industry practices (valuation, deal structuring, contractual documentation)


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What We Offer
- A collaborative model based on performance and meritocracy
- Access to top-tier advanced tools and support from a dedicated analyst team
- Strategic, marketing, compliance, and digital support
- Access to a national and international network of investors
- Reserved equity plan and advanced dealmaking tools
Initial engagement will be on an independent contractor basis (VAT number required), with compensation aligned to the candidate’s experience, track record, and profile. Merit-based model focused on results, with the possibility over time to access a partnership path and equity/vesting plan for the most high-performing and strategic professionals.
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