M&A Analyst - SCIB

M&A Analyst - SCIB

Country:
Spain

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’s global division 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 (Santander CIB) is looking for a M&A Analyst based out of Luca de Tena office (Madrid).

At Santander CIB, you will be part of a leading global investment banking platform advising sophisticated corporate and institutional clients on some of the most relevant transactions in the market. You will gain meaningful exposure to live deals, work closely with senior bankers, and build your career in one of the most dynamic sectors in EMEA. You can expect:

• Meaningful deal exposure:
  Work on live, complex transactions from day one, with real responsibility on core analytical and execution work streams
• Senior access and mentorship:
  Work closely with senior bankers and experienced deal teams
• Cross‑border perspective:
  Collaborate with colleagues across EMEA and product partners to deliver integrated advice to corporates and financial sponsors

• Building and reviewing detailed financial models, including operating models, DCFs, merger and accretion / dilution analyses, valuation frameworks, and sensitivities
• Performing valuation work using DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions and other relevant sector‑specific approaches
• Preparing high‑quality client materials, including pitch books, strategic reviews, management presentations, information memoranda, board materials and internal approval documents
• Supporting live transaction execution across M&A and IPO processes, including due diligence coordination, workstream management and interaction with internal and external stakeholders
• Conducting detailed sector, company, investor and transaction analysis across EMEA
• Monitoring market developments, valuation trends, regulatory themes and investor activity across key sub‑sectors
• Supporting senior bankers on client dialogue, strategic analysis and origination ideas

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, M&A, ECM / IPO advisory or a similar transaction environment
• Strong execution experience on live transactions and the ability to manage multiple work streams under pressure

• Undergraduate degree from a top‑tier university with a strong academic track record

• Fluency in English and Spanish (Required)
• Additional European languages (Preferred)

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills, with a strong grasp of accounting and corporate finance fundamentals
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality client‑facing materials, with excellent attention to detail and quality control
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Fact Set, Refinitiv, Mergermarket, Infralogic or similar tools (Preferred)

• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills