Investment Associate

Let's unite the world with a new rhythm.

Airports, urban and interurban mobility services, highways, and infrastructures that are increasingly innovative, sustainable, safe, and efficient, responding to the new needs of society and seizing the growing opportunities at every level of the mobility ecosystem.

Our Italian heart beats around the world: with 24.000 employees, we are present in 24 countries, with a+8,600 km of motorways, 5 airports, over 600 cities with Intelligent Transport System and other digital services that improve moving life.

If you want to help unite the world with a new rhythm, start a new journey with us.

We are seeking an Associate to support M&A initiatives, with significant involvement in international transactions. The role will focus on financial analysis, valuation models, and the preparation of transaction materials, while also supporting project coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

• Support M&A projects in Italy and abroad throughout the different phases of the transaction process.
• Contribute to the analysis and evaluation of potential investment opportunities through financial and strategic assessments.
• Assist in deal execution by coordinating workstreams, tracking timelines, and facilitating alignment among internal functions and external advisors. Support Due Diligence activities across financial, tax, commercial, legal, and technical workstreams, coordinating with relevant internal functions and external advisors.
• Assist in the review of financial information and key business drivers to support transaction assessments.
• Participate in the preparation of financial analyses, business plans, and financial models.
• Support valuation exercises using different methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal functions (e.g. Finance, Tax, Accounting, Asset Management, Legal) during transaction execution.
• Coordinate data requests and manage interactions with advisors, counterparties, and portfolio company management teams.
• Support discussions with external stakeholders, including financial advisors, investment banks, and business partners.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and decision-making materials for management and governance bodies.
• Assist the Legal team in reviewing transaction documentation (e.g., SPA, SHA).
• Support analyses related to capital structure, financing alternatives, and transaction impacts.

Relevant Experience

• 2/3 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, Business Development, Strategy, or other relevant corporate functions, with no industry specialization required.
• Exposure to financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, or strategic projects would be considered a plus.
• Experience in international or multicultural environments is desirable.

Key Competences

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or equivalent fields.
• Excellent command of the English language (C1). Knowledge of another language will be considered a plus.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, and Capital IQ.
• Teamwork skills.
• Result-oriented with a proactive and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Self-starter with an intrapreneurial attitude.

Compensation

• Base Salary between 45.000 € and 65.000 € + Bonus;

Benefits:

• Ticket Restaurant -> 15 € per day
• Welfare -> 2.000 € per year
• Health insurance
• Supplementary Pension
• Insurance Coverage
• Public transportation pass (Rome/Milan)