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We are a company for everyone and by everyone. At MC, we put people at the centre: customers, employees, and the community. We create value together, innovate at every step, and lead with closeness, recognising each person’s strengths. Different stories and ideas bring us together under the same purpose: to grow and become the best version of ourselves. Because everything we are, we achieve together.

So, join us!

We are looking for a M&A Associate to join our Corporate Development team in Matosinhos, and we believe we will be #betterwithyou!

We count on you...

• Identify and challenge senior leadership with new opportunities that support MC’s ambitions and accelerate its growth strategy;
• Coordinate and prepare investment presentations for M&A opportunities, partnerships or corporate finance projects, leading discussions with senior leadership;
• Oversee financial analysis and company valuation, including business plan development, assessment of potential transaction structures and execution of valuation exercises;
• Manage the due diligence process across different transactions, such as acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and mergers;
• Support the management of MC’s corporate partnerships and explore new joint value creation opportunities, coordinating multiple stakeholders;
• Manage corporate projects grounded in analytical and corporate finance capabilities, supporting the business in areas such as new business development, portfolio management and others.

So, bring with you:

• At least 3 years of experience in an investment bank, private equity firm, corporate finance or strategy consulting;
• Higher education degree;
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and/or corporate finance;
• Critical thinking, proactivity and the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong analytical and numerical mindset, with a solid understanding of corporate finance and the ability to challenge business assumptions beyond financial aspects;
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English, with the ability to structure and convey ideas and insights in a concise and logical way;
• Strong team orientation and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple functions and business units.

What we offer:

• Meal allowance on Dá Card;
• Telecommunications plan with voice, data and equipment (for permanent employees);
• Flex it Up Programme – extra days off, unpaid leave options, flexible working model (where applicable);
• Health and life insurance (for permanent employees), with the option to extend health insurance to family members under advantageous conditions;
• Flexible benefits programme (where applicable);
• Onboarding plan and initial training, continuous learning platform and financial literacy programme;
• School awards and merit scholarships for employees’ children, as well as holiday programmes during school breaks;
• New baby welcome kit;
• Internal mobility programmes to promote talent;
• Flu vaccination (voluntary);
• Somos Sonae programme providing psychosocial, financial and legal support;
• Ergocoaching sessions;
• Mental health promotion programmes and nutrition consultations;
• Discounts and partnerships with over 300 leading brands;
• Free coffee and fruit at the workplace;
• Competitive salary;
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment.

#BETTERTOGETHER #BETTERWITHYOU
 

MC Sonae D&I Commitment:
We work to create a work environment based on the richness of profiles and focused on uniqueness, ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued for their skills, and confident in the organization.