M&A Originator Intern (Irish Market)

Opportunity type: InternshipDuration: 3 to 6 monthsLocation: Dublin, IrelandWork arrangement: Remote (fully remote possible)Start date: November 2026Closing date: 13 November 2026Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Master's), Recent graduatesDisciplines: Business, Economics, Finance, EngineeringJob category: Corporate Finance / M&A
About usEmpiria Partners is a fast-growing M&A advisory start-up. Our mission is to support owner-managed SMEs going through succession, helping founders and families find the right buyer for the business they have built. We also work with investment holdings and private equity-backed platforms pursuing buy-and-build strategies in fragmented sectors.
Founded by professionals from Goldman Sachs, Evercore, PJT, McKinsey and Blackstone, Empiria brings top-tier M&A experience to a part of the market that large advisers rarely serve. After building our presence in Italy, the UK and Spain, we are now launching in Ireland. We are looking for people who know Ireland inside out: you will be Empiria's voice with Irish founders, so we want candidates who understand how Irish business owners think, talk and do business.
ResponsibilitiesYou will work closely with the founding team and take on responsibilities across the full M&A cycle:1. Deal origination: identify and approach owner-managed businesses across Ireland, from Dublin to the regions, through cold calling, email and LinkedIn campaigns. This is the core of the role and it is phone-led: it requires the drive to contact 60+ companies a day. In return, you will speak every day with business owners and private equity investors, with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.2. Company analysis: carry out first assessments of companies, including financial statements and CRO filings, sector dynamics and investment theses.3. Stakeholder relationships: join meetings with SME founders and investors, supporting negotiations and relationship building.
Requirements- Native English speaker (essential)- In-depth knowledge of the Irish business landscape, its regions and its business culture (essential)- A personal network in Ireland is a strong plus- Currently studying at, or recently graduated from, an Irish university, in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related fields- Based in Ireland for the duration of the internship- Strong interest in finance, M&A, private equity and start-ups- Willingness and confidence to make cold calls- Excellent communication skills- Ability to thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving environment- Right to work in Ireland for the duration of the internship
What we offer- Daily exposure to founders, owners and PE investors- Hands-on training from former investment bankers and consultants- The chance to help launch a new market from the ground up
How to applySend your CV to leonardorecrosio@empiriapartners.com with the subject line "M&A Originator Ireland".