M&A Senior Associate
About The Position
BBVA is hiring an M&A Senior Associate for its Houston office. The role participates in the origination and end-to-end execution of M&A and Project Finance Advisory (PFA) deals. The Senior Associate develops detailed financial models for valuation exercises, Fairness Opinions, and capital structure analyses; prepares pitch materials and transaction documentation; coordinates due diligence; interacts with clients; and conducts industry and market research to support deal origination and execution. The role also collaborates with other CIB teams to support cross-selling and smooth execution, and actively participates in analyst training. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.; BBVA will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. The expected base salary range is $115,000 to $140,000. Successful candidates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus and an employee benefits package. Salary offers depend on factors including skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and organizational considerations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, or Engineering.
- At least 4–6 years of M&A experience in an investment bank or boutique.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
- SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses are required.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship will not be pursued.
Nice To Haves
- MBA qualification is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in origination and end-to-end execution of M&A and Project Finance Advisory deals.
- Develop financial models for valuation exercises, including DCF, FCFE, DDM, and transaction multiple analysis; Fairness Opinions; and capital structure analyses such as acquisition finance, maximum debt capacity, and debt structure alternatives.
- Assist in preparing pitch materials and transaction documentation, including teasers, information memoranda, management presentations, process letters, internal presentations, and market debt sounding materials.
- Coordinate due diligence by liaising with internal and external advisors, managing data rooms, and facilitating information exchange.
- Interact with clients during origination and execution of M&A and Project Finance Advisory deals.
- Conduct industry and market research to support deal origination, identify potential targets, and understand industry trends.
- Draft marketing and deal materials, including pitches, information memoranda, teasers, Board presentations, and capital structure presentations.
- Collaborate with other CIB teams to promote cross-selling and support smooth deal execution.
- Actively participate in training analysts.
Benefits
- Employee benefits package
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
