M&A Associate - Energy, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking

M&A Associate (Energy) - SCIBCountry: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) 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 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.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

SCIB is looking for a M&A Associate (Energy) based out of Luca de Tena Office (Madrid)

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Taking day-to-day ownership of execution workstreams across M&A and equity-led processes, driving timelines, deliverables and stakeholder coordination across internal and external parties

• Leading, reviewing and steering complex financial models and valuation analyses (operating models, DCFs, merger and accretion/dilution, sensitivities), ensuring outputs are robust, decision-ready and committee-quality

• Owning valuation workstreams using DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions and other sector-relevant approaches, and translating analysis into clear conclusions and client messaging

• Driving the drafting, structuring and quality control of senior-level client materials (pitch books, strategic reviews, management presentations, information memoranda, board materials and internal approval documents)

• Managing due diligence workstreams and advisor interaction (legal, accounting, consultants), maintaining process discipline, anticipating issues early, and ensuring a clean “run-the-process” cadence

• Supporting senior bankers in client dialogue and strategic analysis, contributing to origination angles, transaction positioning and negotiation readiness

• Developing and maintaining a strong view on EMEA energy and energy transition dynamics (valuation, regulation, capital flows, investor behaviour), proactively sharing actionable insights with the team

• Mentoring and managing Analysts and interns, setting execution standards, reviewing outputs, and ensuring consistently high quality under pressure

What You’ll Bring

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.

Professional Experience

• Prior investment banking experience is required: typically 4–6 years in M&A / Corporate Finance advisory within a leading investment bank or top-tier advisory platform

• Strong live deal execution track record, with demonstrated ability to lead workstreams, manage parallel deliverables and perform under tight timelines

• Proven experience producing and reviewing senior-quality client deliverables and internal committee documentation, with disciplined quality control and attention to detail

• Energy / power / utilities / infrastructure / energy transition exposure is strongly preferred, with credible interest in the sector landscape and transaction drivers

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including comfort interacting with clients and advisors, and working effectively across cross-border/internal teams

Education

• Undergraduate degree with a strong academic track record

Languages

• Fluency in English and Spanish

• Additional European languages (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills, with a strong grasp of accounting and corporate finance fundamentals

• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to drive a “clean, client-ready” standard across outputs

• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, Refinitiv, Mergermarket, Infralogic or similar tools (Preferred)

• Practical understanding of energy-sector valuation considerations (e.g., regulated assets, contracted cash flows, infrastructure-style frameworks) is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills

• High ownership mindset, reliability under pressure, and strong attention to detail

• Ability to lead, mentor and review junior team members, with a collaborative approach and high professional standards

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.

• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)

• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.

• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.

• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.

• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.

• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.

• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

What To Do Next

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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