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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

M&A Associate

Investment BankingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in an economic discipline, or a degree in a scientific discipline accompanied by a master's in economics, finance, or management.
  • At least 3–4 years of professional experience in an M&A, corporate finance, or transaction services consulting or advisory firm, or at least 5 years in analogous roles at a structured industrial company.
  • Strong knowledge of economic and financial analysis and financial statement analysis.
  • Ability to develop and review complex financial models and business valuations.
  • Knowledge of key business valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, market multiples, and comparable transactions.
  • Ability to analyze industrial plans and evaluate the economic and financial sustainability of projects.
  • Knowledge of financial market dynamics and M&A transactions.
  • Experience managing and coordinating due diligence processes.
  • Project management skills and ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants, and external counterparties.
  • Results orientation and ability to manage priorities.
  • Precision, attention to detail, and a sense of responsibility.
  • Proactivity, perseverance, and ability to work in dynamic and challenging environments.
  • Discretion and reliability in handling sensitive information.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, at minimum C1 level.
  • Availability for national and international business travel.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the various aspects of initiatives proposed by group divisions and companies.
  • Prepare and present documents such as information memoranda and presentations for the Board of Directors and internal committees.
  • Support team managers in managing the different phases of projects.
  • Build and review complex models for business valuation, capital structure analysis, financial returns, and related analyses.
  • Personally execute and manage different aspects of transactions, including valuation, financial analysis, and contract preparation.
  • Manage and supervise buy-side and sell-side due diligence activities.
  • Coordinate internal team members and external consultants in transaction activities.
  • Interact with counterparties at different levels during transactions.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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