We’re hiring: M&A; Associate @ Perpethua - Help reshape the future of Italian Small Medium Enterprises through Tech M&A;

Company Description

Perpethua is a fintech startup on a mission to rethink how small and medium businesses have access and execute M&A; transactions. We’ve just closed a €500K round backed by leading institutional investors and high-standing angels. Now it’s time to scale - and we’re building a team of top performers to make it happen.

We’re looking for a sharp, driven M&A; Associate with 3-4 years of experience who’s ready to challenge the status quo.

What you'll do

- Work on both sell-side and buy-side M&A; transactions, directly alongside the founding team
- Be involved in all deal phases: origination, execution, and closing
- Build financial models, assess businesses, speak with entrepreneurs, advisors, funds, and banks
- Support the ongoing development of our proprietary platform, collaborating with developers through structured feedback and product intuition
- Bring your energy and insight into a fast-moving environment where every voice counts

What we're looking for

- 3-4 years of experience in M&A;, Transaction Services, Investment Banking or Deal Advisory
- Strong analytical and modeling skills




- Entrepreneurial mindset and a hunger to grow in a high-intensity environment
- A tech-driven approach: you believe that technology can (and should) improve every process
- Proactivity, critical thinking, natural curiosity, and autonomy
- Master's degree in Finance, Management Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

What we offer

- Compensation range: €50K - €60K, consisting of a fixed annual salary and a variable component, depending on the candidate’s experience and skills
- Future access to our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- A meritocratic, fast-paced, and high-learning environment
- A committed, open, and energic team

Location: Milan (hybrid setup; we value in-person collaboration)

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]. Alternatively, you may submit your application by uploading the required documents through our Careers page: https://perpethua.com/risorse/lavora-con-noi.

We’re not looking for the perfect resume. We’re looking for the right person.

If this speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 M&A Associate (Milano)
🏢 Perpethua
📍 Milano