Job Description - Corporate Finance and M&A Associate (Santiago office)
Hudson Bankers is expanding its Corporate Finance and M&A team as our activity continues to grow across Central America, Colombia, Peru, and from our headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
We foster a dynamic and diverse work environment, bringing together professionals from different academic and geographic backgrounds to deliver high-quality advisory services to our clients across the region.
We are seeking an Associate with prior experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, transaction advisory, or related fields within our geographic footprint. The ideal candidate is fully bilingual, execution-oriented, and capable of leading transaction processes in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.
The Associate will play a central role in transaction execution, assuming full ownership of workstreams, leading analysts, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across mandates.
Main Responsibilities
Lead the execution phase of M&A and corporate finance transactions, coordinating all analytical and process-related workstreams
Take ownership of deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and strict adherence to deadlines
Build, review, and validate detailed financial models, including full valuation analyses (DCF, trading comps, transaction comps)
Lead the preparation of pitchbooks, teasers, CIMs, management presentations, and other client-facing materials
Coordinate and manage due diligence processes, interacting directly with clients, legal advisors, auditors, and other counterparties
Supervise, guide, and mentor analysts, ensuring professional development and high performance
Conduct and oversee industry, market, and company research to support transaction strategy and positioning
Support negotiations and transaction structuring alongside senior team members
Required Skills
Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise
Demonstrated ability to lead transaction execution workstreams
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Fluent/Advanced English level
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellence in written and oral communications
Solid academic background in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related fields
2-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or similar roles