Accelerate your M&A career in the largest and leading industrial M&A boutique with global reach

MP Corporate Finance is one of Europe’s most active M&A advisors in the industrial field. With strong cross-border deal flow, deep sector specialization, and a collaborative, high-performance culture, we offer Associates the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility early, develop true sector expertise, and grow quickly into Senior Associate and Vice President roles.
We are expanding our Vienna office and are seeking ambitious, analytically strong M&A professionals who want to work on impactful international transactions and build a long-term career within a highly specialized and fast-growing platform.

Your Impact

As an M&A Associate, you will be a core driver of our transaction teams and contribute directly to the success of high-profile cross-border mandates.

Deal Execution

• Lead key analytical workstreams across live buy-side and sell-side processes
• Prepare and own valuation modules including DCF, trading and transaction multiples, and LBO models
• Support process management, coordinate due diligence streams, and ensure timely execution in collaboration with advisors and clients
• Develop strategic insights to support positioning, process design, and negotiation preparation

Client & Market Insight

• Prepare high-quality client documentation (IMs, management presentations, teasers, pitches) with full ownership of key sections
• Gain direct exposure to C-level executives, shareholders, and financial investors from day one
• Conduct deep-dive sector and company research across our Industrial subsectors to support origination and industry mapping initiatives

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with VPs, Directors, and Partners in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment
• Mentor Interns and help shape the team’s knowledge base and best practices

What You Bring

• Master’s degree from a top-tier university with strong academic performance
• 2–4+ years of M&A or Corporate Finance experience at an investment bank, boutique M&A firm, or Big 4 Transaction Advisory team
• Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, and transaction processes
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently
• Motivation to grow quickly, high professional standards, and an ownership mindset
• Fluent English required, German beneficial, additional languages an advantage

Recent Transaction Examples

• Rosenbauer [WBAG:ROS] capital increase plus OTC sale of a share package of BVG to new majority investor Robau (EV € 730m); Advised management board and founding family in a landmark transaction in the global firefighting industry.
• Kitron Group acquired DeltaNordic: Advised Norway’s largest electronics group to acquire a defence electronics specialist (EV €114m).
• MTC divested Aluflexpack to Constantia Flexibles: Executed a complex delisting of publicly-listed Aluflexpack realising a highly attractive exit multiple for MTC.
• Xtrac (backed by MiddleGround) acquired Zoerkler: Advised the owner of Zoerkler on joining forces with Xtrac, creating a high-performance drivetrain group within aerospace & high-end mobility.
• ACH Solution was sold to BC Partners–backed IGS GeboJagema: a landmark transaction in tooling for MedTech applications uniting two technology leaders.

These deals reflect the typical strategic relevance, international scope and complexity Associates work on at MP.

What Sets MP Apart

A platform built for accelerated growth

We provide clear progression from Associate Senior Associate Vice President, based on performance and experience rather than tenure.

Exceptional deal exposure

Work on high-impact cross-border transactions across advanced manufacturing, industrial tech, mobility, and business services — the core of Europe’s industrial economy.

Sector specialization

Develop deep expertise in subsectors where MP is recognized as one of the leading advisors in the mid-market.

Close collaboration with senior leadership

Gain daily exposure to Directors and Partners, providing learning opportunities rarely available in larger institutions.

A uniquely international environment

Join a diverse team operating across Europe and beyond, with Vienna as your base — consistently ranked one of the most livable cities in the world.

Our Offer

• €90,000 gross annual salary plus uncapped bonus (on average €35,000 – 50,000)
• A structured, personalized development path through the MP Academy, including an annual €4,000 training budget
• Strong cross-border deal flow and responsibility from day one
• Long-term growth opportunities in a high-performance culture
• MP Fitness Program, company doctor, weekly team lunches, JobRad bicycles, regular company events, and more

Ready to grow your M&A career?

If you’re seeking an international, high-performance environment with real responsibility and exceptional learning opportunities, we would love to meet you.