Vice President (Vp) - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Experteer Overview

In this role you will lead and shape M&A activity in Italy as part of Elgin's Group Transactions function. You will own end-to-end transactions, from origination to execution, collaborating with the Italian team and the Dublin-based Head of Transactions. You will prepare strategic analyses and investment materials for the Investment Committee, guiding decisions in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. The position offers a high‑visibility opportunity to influence Italy’s market dynamics and contribute to Elgin’s growth strategy through proactive deal origination and rigorous due diligence.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Lead M&A activity in Italy, defining origination strategy and market positioning
• Build a proactive pipeline of opportunities through relationships with developers, investors, and advisers
• Own Italian transactions end-to‑end (M&A, divestments, JVs, capital recycling) aligned with the investment strategy
• Prepare and present materials to senior management and the Investment Committee (papers, valuations, risk assessments)
• Oversee commercial, financial and strategic due diligence with internal teams and external advisers
• Negotiate transaction documentation with legal advisers focusing on risk, value protection and execution certainty
• Act as execution lead and trusted partner to internal functions, escalating issues to Head of Transactions as needed

Responsabilità

• Extensive experience in M&A/transactions, preferably in renewables, infrastructure or energy
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent)
• Proven track record sourcing and closing transactions in Italy with relevant market navigation
• Strong Italian network across developers, investors, advisers, and financiers
• Deep understanding of Italian regulatory environment, permitting, incentives (e.G. FER), grid connection and offtake structures
• Ability to drive origination and execution autonomously while aligning with governance
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of deal structuring, risk allocation and transaction documentation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication at senior management and Investment Committee levels
• Highly organized, commercially minded, thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial setting
• Fluent Italian and English

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