Mediobanca is the leading investment bank in Italy. Internationally our footprint includes branches in London, Madrid, Paris and New York. Since Mediobanca was founded in 1946, we have been helping Italian businesses grow with premier advisory services and a complete range of credit solutions, offering customized services and the most sophisticated solutions on financial markets, from advisory to lending, capital markets to specialty finance. With our long-standing presence, solid market position, distinctive specialization, excellent service quality and professionals of the finest calibre, Mediobanca's corporate customers know they can count on the excellence and exclusivity that have earned us an impeccable reputation over time. Our clients include some of the leading business groups in Italy, plus a significant number of mid-size corporates, to whom we have devoted particular attention over the past ten years. Increasing focus is also being placed on our international clients, for both their cross-border needs and domestic operations. We have introduced new products and targeted new clients in order to meet the challenges posed by today's highly competitive financial markets. As ever it is our clients, along with our professionals and the soundness of our finances, which represent the core values of Mediobanca. Position: We are looking for a new Senior Associate/Junior VP to be hired in the Large Financial Sponsors Italy team, within the Corporate Finance division at Mediobanca. As an Associate you will be working in the Large Financial Sponsors team based in Milan, reporting directly to the Managing Director responsible for the team, and supporting both on origination and execution activities as well as on the development of the team. Main tasks will include: Financial analysis mainly M&A related (corporate valuation, combination, leverage) Preparation of presentations targeted to clients and/or used for internal purposes Analysis of M&A market, with specific focus on Large Financial Sponsors activity Support on the activities of the International team covering private capital investors globally Oversee junior bankers, support in talent mentoring and recruiting Requirements: The position requires a well-experienced, highly motivated and reliable candidate, with strong teamworking spirit: At least 5-6 years of Investment Banking experience Deal experience primarily in M&A Strong financial modelling skills Ability to prioritize and project manage a range of tasks, attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Fluent in Italian and English Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines Aptitude to take responsibility for a task and complete it Bachelor or Master's degree in Finance or Business Administration from a top-tier Business or Engineer School Other Information: Diversity & Inclusion are core values for the Mediobanca Group. All applications are welcome; we value age, background, ability, personal orientation and gender expression diversity. J-18808-Ljbffr