Investment Banking – M&A Senior Analyst

About Azimut Corporate Finance Azimut Corporate Finance is the investment banking advisory platform of the Azimut Group, focused on supporting Italian and international entrepreneurs, families, and corporations in strategic growth initiatives. The firm advises clients across mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, growth capital, and special situations, combining deep sector expertise with entrepreneurial execution. Our team works closely with founders, shareholders, management teams and financial sponsors on both domestic and cross-border transactions, delivering independent advice and highly tailored solutions. Our lean and collaborative environment offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction and close collaboration with senior bankers throughout the transaction lifecycle. Your Role As an M&A Senior Analyst, you will play an active role in executing transactions and strategic advisory assignments, working directly alongside senior bankers and taking ownership of individual workstreams. You will contribute across the full lifecycle of M&A processes, from initial client discussions and strategic analysis through execution and closing, with increasing responsibility for financial analysis, transaction materials and coordination of junior colleagues. You will be expected to combine strong technical skills with sound judgement, attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Job Responsibilities Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Executing live M&A and strategic advisory assignments, taking responsibility for defined workstreams
• Performing company and industry research to identify strategic opportunities, potential targets and prospective buyers
• Preparing and reviewing pitchbooks, teasers, information memoranda, management presentations and other client materials
• Building and reviewing financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions and LBO models
• Analysing historical and projected financial performance, assessing key assumptions and presenting conclusions
• Coordinating due diligence and transaction workstreams with clients, internal teams and external advisors
• Maintaining direct contact with clients, investors and other transaction stakeholders
• Supporting senior bankers in business development and strategic discussions with clients
• Guiding junior colleagues and reviewing their analysis and deliverables, commensurate with experience Required Qualifications & Skills We are looking for motivated candidates who combine strong execution capabilities with intellectual curiosity and a commitment to developing their careers in investment banking. Required qualifications
• 1,5–2 years of experience in investment banking or M&A advisory, with hands-on involvement in transaction execution
• Strong academic track record
• Solid understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles and valuation methodologies
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills, including DCF and LBO modelling
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and spoken English and fluency in Italian
• Ability to interpret financial information critically and produce accurate, client-ready materials Personal attributes
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment
• Professional maturity, sound judgement and a collaborative mindset
• Initiative and ability to take ownership of workstreams with appropriate independence
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness and a practical approach to problem-solving What You Can Expect
• Direct interaction with senior bankers, entrepreneurs, management teams and financial sponsors
• Meaningful responsibility on live domestic and cross-border transactions
• A lean team structure offering visibility, ownership and professional development
• Opportunities to deepen technical expertise, strengthen execution skills and guide junior colleagues
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of an entrepreneurial advisory platform Employment Details
• Contract Type: Permanent contract (CCNL Commercio).
• Salary Range: €35,000 – €40,000 Gross Annual Salary (RAL)

How to Apply
Please submit your resume to selezione@azimut.it with the subject line: "M&A26_APPLICATION".