Vice President Transanction Advisory / Strategy (m/w/d)

Elgin Energy

ELGIN VALUES Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees   Agility  We Lead with Agility   Integrity  We Act with Integrity Excellence  We Empower Excellence Care We Value Care JOB DESCRIPTION Elgin is seeking an experienced, commercially astute, and well-connected Senior Manager/ Vice President, M&A to play a leading role within its Transactions team, with a core focus on the Italian market. The role sits at the heart of Elgin’s growth strategy and involves originating, shaping and executing investment opportunities in Italy, working within the Group Transactions framework and in close collaboration with Elgin’s Italian team.    The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, leading transactions end‑to‑end, while acting as a senior contributor to structuring, investment decision-making and execution strategy. The role will work closely with the Head of Transactions (based in Dublin) and senior stakeholders and will be integral to the development and evolution of the Transactions function over time.   They will also act as a key advisor on Italian market dynamics and opportunities, operating within Elgin’s Group investment strategy and governance framework. The role will contribute to strategic decision‑making through the preparation and presentation of high‑quality analysis and recommendations to the Investment Committee and senior management.   Based in our Rome office, the role will work closely with Elgin’s Italian and other country teams and will be expected to play a central role in contributing to and executing Elgin’s M&A strategy in Italy. What you will do: * Lead M&A activity in Italy, shaping origination approach, market positioning and opportunity selection, as part of the Group Transactions function. * Lead and drive M&A origination, building a proactive pipeline of acquisition, partnership and platform opportunities through strong relationships with developers, investors and advisers. * Take full ownership of Italian transactions (e.g. M&A, divestments, JVs, capital recycling) from origination through to completion, aligned with investment strategy. * Prepare and present high-quality materials to senior management and the Investment Committee, including investment papers, valuations and risk assessments to support executive and Board-level decision-making. * Lead commercial, financial and strategic due diligence, coordinating internal teams and managing external advisers (legal, financial, technical, tax). * Negotiate transaction documentation in conjunction with legal advisers, focusing on commercial risk, value protection and execution certainty. * Act as a key execution lead and trusted counterpart to internal functions (Development, Finance, Legal, Technical), escalating key issues and recommendations to the Head of Transactions as required. YOUR PROFILE * Extensive experience in M&A / transactions, ideally within renewables, infrastructure or energy. * A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent). * Proven track record of sourcing and successfully closing transactions in Italy, with direct experience navigating Italian counterparties, processes and deal dynamics. * Strong network across the Italian market, including developers, investors, advisors and financing counterparties, with demonstrated ability to originate proprietary or off-market opportunities. * Deep understanding of the Italian regulatory environment, including permitting, incentives (e.g. FER), grid connection frameworks and offtake structures. * Proven ability to drive origination and execution in-market with a high degree of autonomy, while influencing senior decision-makers and aligning with central investment governance. * Excellent financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive investment decisions. * Deep understanding of deal structuring, risk allocation and transaction documentation. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence operating at senior management and Investment Committee level. * Highly organized, commercially minded and comfortable operating in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. * Fluent level of Italian and English (essential).

MP Corporate Finance

IHRE AUFGABEN KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an M&A Vice President at MP, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: * Execution – helping our clients, including mid-market as well as global companies, shareholders and financial investors achieve their strategic and financial objectives, with particular focus driving the swift and precise execution of Europe wide M&A transaction processes across various industries * Origination – marketing our services and supporting efforts in developing and executing business development activities * Relationship – leading dialogues with senior management, stakeholders and investors and developing relationships with clients worldwide * Leadership – providing guidance and assistance to junior team members in the preparation of client presentations and financial analyses and contributing to their ongoing development IHR PROFIL PREFERRED CANDIDATE: * Education – Excellent academic credentials (Master’s Degree) from a top university with demonstrated quantitative skills and a well-developed knowledge of financial concepts and accounting * Work Experience – Significant M&A advisory experience (minimum 6 years) – ideally in the bulge bracket, boutique or BIG 4 environment experience * Personal Skills – Pro-active mindset to drive projects and transactions autonomously, reasoned, structured and analytical thinking combined with the ability to sell, strong financial acumen and quick understanding of complex topics, entrepreneurial passion, hard-working and rigorous eye for details, excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Language Skills – English and German (excellent writing and speaking skills are a MUST), a third language is desirable * Right to Work in Austria WARUM WIR? OUR OFFER: * Professional diversity and lived collegiality * Inspiring projects in an international context * Unrivalled long-term growth opportunities & individual career development  * Comprehensive development programme (internal & external) in course of our MP Academy  * Participation in MP Fitness Programme  * The gross annual salary for this full-time position will be EUR 105,000,– plus bonus (for Vice President level; minimum 6 years of experience).    MP Corporate Finance is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.   Are you seeking an intellectually stimulating career in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment where you will impact business? Then, outperform with us and apply now.

Pantheon

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for an innovative approach to investing in secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund investments, as well as capital formation across commingled funds, evergreen vehicles and customized solutions. Our specialist investment capabilities span multiple strategies across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. Through our collaborative and committed culture, we find new ways to solve complex problems together and deliver innovative investment opportunities across private markets. Pantheon currently manages approximately $82.3 billion in AUM across all its strategies, serving more than 750 institutional and 638 private wealth clients worldwide For further details please visit www.pantheon.com Purpose of the Position  The Vice President is a senior member of the Infrastructure investment team, responsible for leading the research, sourcing and analysis of primary fund investments, secondaries and co-investment opportunities generated by Pantheon's GPs, and for directing the ongoing monitoring of Pantheon's European infrastructure and real assets investment portfolio. The role holder takes primary ownership of transaction execution, deputising for senior team members where required, and plays a leading role in origination, fundraising and client relationship management, while managing and developing the Analysts, Associates and Senior Associates and acting as a role model for professional standards and technical excellence across the team. Key Responsibilities:  Investment research, process and monitoring activity, including: * Leading origination of infrastructure investment opportunities, building and maintaining a network of GP and co-investment relationships to source new deal flow * Directing screening and due diligence workstreams, including sector and market analysis, and coordinating input from advisors and internal specialists * Reviewing and stress-testing detailed financial models (including discounted cash flow, project finance and LBO analyses as relevant) prepared by junior team members, and overseeing the team's modelling output * Owning the preparation and presentation of investment materials for internal and external committees, including investment theses, downside cases, sensitivities, and key risks and mitigants * Leading transaction execution and closing, including process management, negotiation support, and Q&A workstreams run by junior team members * Directing ongoing monitoring of co-investments and the wider investment portfolio, including quarterly reporting, KPI tracking and portfolio analytics, and escalating emerging risks and opportunities Marketing & Client Service: * Supporting on presentations to prospects and playing a senior role in client update meetings * Participation at the Pantheon Annual Investor Meeting and other client events * Contributing to fundraising materials and taking ownership of responses to investor and consultant requests  External Relations, including: * Speaking and preparing journal papers * Representing the business at industry associations and conferences  Team management and broader platform involvement: * Management, supervision and development of Senior Associates, Associates and Analysts, including acting as a role model and mentor to junior team members * Contributing to firm-wide initiatives and strategic projects outside core team responsibilities Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Pantheon policy (including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct) Knowledge and Experience Required: * Significant relevant experience (typically 8+ years) in infrastructure, energy, renewables, utilities, digital infrastructure, transport, or broader private markets investing, corporate finance, advisory, or asset management, with a demonstrated track record of leading investment execution * Prior experience gained either with a GP, financial institution or advisory firm * Advanced financial modelling capability, including critically reviewing and stress-testing complex models built by junior team members, structuring sensitivities, and delivering clean, decision-ready outputs at pace * Strong command of valuation and deal mechanics, including drivers of returns, financing structures, and key diligence workstreams, with a proven ability to identify and mitigate transaction risk * Track record of leading transaction execution end-to-end, including negotiation, legal documentation, and closing * High level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion and judgement * Bachelor's degree or equivalent highly desirable in a numerate discipline (finance, commerce or business-related, maths, physics or engineering) * MA or MSc in a numerate discipline, MBA, or CFA would be advantageous * FSA qualifications would be preferable * Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, with strong attention to detail and a high standard of formatting and presentation * Practical, hands-on user of AI tools, with a demonstrated ability to integrate them into private equity investment processes * Willingness to travel as required Skills & Attributes * Analytically curious and rigorous, with a strong grasp of infrastructure sub-sector fundamentals * Sound commercial judgement, able to form, defend, and refine an investment view using data and clear logic * Clear communicator, able to translate analysis into concise materials for senior decision makers and investment committee members * Highly organised executor, comfortable running parallel workstreams, tracking detail, and delivering under time pressure * Professional and confident with counterparties and advisors in meetings and diligence interactions * Motivated by a fast-paced deal execution environment, able to perform under pressure with limited supervision * Strong problem solving, influencing, and relationship building skills across internal teams and external stakeholders * Demonstrated team management and training capabilities This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager. Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.