M&A Associate

Mercurio Industrial Group Spa is a Milan-based industrial holding company focused on acquiring and scaling HVAC, electrical, and plumbing service businesses across Italy. The group’s mission is to build a modern industrial platform around essential technical service businesses that support the backbone of the Italian real economy. Founded by Stefano Fontolan and Simone Bressan, Mercurio is backed by €40 million in committed capital from Strada Partners and other investors. The company partners with ambitious founders to accelerate growth while preserving the identity and legacy of their businesses. More information is available at mercurio.capital.

Role Description

The M&A Associate is a full-time, hybrid role based in Milan. The associate will support the founders in the end-to-end deal process, including sourcing opportunities, conducting market and target company research, preparing investment materials, and coordinating due diligence activities until deal closing. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and maintaining financial models, reviewing business performance and valuation, meeting sellers and advisors and preparing the documentation for investment decisions. The role will collaborate closely with senior leadership and portfolio company management teams to execute transactions and support the post-acquisition phase.

This is a unique opportunity to gain direct exposure to the full M&A lifecycle in the Italian lower mid market, from proprietary sourcing and initial conversations with entrepreneurs through transaction execution and closing.

In just a few months, Mercurio has become Italy’s leading independent buy and build platform for technical services. You will join a lean HQ team where every team member holds meaningful responsibility for the venture’s success, so the ability to work autonomously, execute with determination and act quickly is essential. The role offers the opportunity to help building from the ground up a generational company that grows through acquisitions. Above all, we value dedication, ownership and hunger for success more than years of experience.

Requirements

• Two to four years of relevant M&A experience gained in investment banking, private equity, transaction services, corporate M&A, strategic consulting or a similar role.
• University degree from a leading university, with strong financial modelling, valuation and financial statement analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact directly with entrepreneurs, advisors and senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to work autonomously, manage multiple workstreams and take ownership in a fast paced environment.
• Native level Italian, full business proficiency in English and willingness to travel frequently across Italy.

Remuneration package

Gross annual base salary (RAL): €45,000-€55,000 depending on seniority + Meal vouchers