Investment Banking VP, M&A (Milan, Italy)

Alantra is an independent global mid-market financial services firm providing investment banking, asset management, and private capital services to companies, families, and investors operating in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 650 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia.

Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding & asset backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory and capital markets transactions, having advised on c. 750 deals for a total value of c. €187bn in the last four years. Alantra’s senior bankers and execution teams offer a global understanding of industry sectors combined with strong local relationships with the companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and financing institutions in each of its markets.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its client unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2023, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.2bn, while assets under management from Strategic Partnerships, in which Alantra holds a significant stake, were at more than €13.4bn.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the M&A team in the Milan office of Alantra, a leading international investment bank with a strong European footprint and growing global platform.

Alantra operates with a lean deal team structure, providing VPs with significant ownership over transactions, direct exposure to clients, and the opportunity to play a key role in execution and junior team development.

Main responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of M&A and/or financing transactions.
• Manage data rooms, Q&A processes, and interaction with advisors.
• Draft and review key transaction documents (IMs, teasers, management presentations, process letters).
• Oversee financial models, valuation analyses, and transaction structuring.
• Support negotiation phases alongside senior team members.
• Ensure timelines are met and execution risks are proactively managed.

Client Management

• Act as a primary contact for clients during execution phases.
• Maintain regular communication and provide strategic input throughout the process.
• Prepare and lead client meetings and update calls.
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Analysts.
• Ensure high standards of analytical rigor and presentation quality.
• Allocate tasks efficiently and manage team workload.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or similar advisory roles.
• Proven track record of leading transaction execution processes.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.
• Solid understanding of transaction documentation and deal structuring.
• Experience managing junior team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus).

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