Atena Equity Partners is a leading lower‑mid market private equity firm focused on investing in high‑quality Portuguese companies with ambitious succession, buy‑and‑build, or restructuring strategies. Atena was founded 12 years ago and raised 3 PE funds almost exclusively with international institutional investors, ensuring best‑in‑class global governance standards, disciplined investment processes, and a long‑term sustainable capital base. Atena’s track record has earned international recognition, making us the first Portuguese PE firm to be shortlisted for the Private Equity Wire European Awards (2025) and the Real Deals Private Equity Awards (2026).Job Description:Associates will work on companies in a wide range of industries on potential investments, acquisitions, analysis of potential exit opportunities, and the monitoring of current portfolio companies. Associates are involved in transaction due diligence, valuation analysis, value creation plan design and monitoring, and the negotiation of contracts and other agreements. Opportunity to work closely with senior members of the firm and to have extensive interaction with management teams and external advisors. Responsibilities:Investment researchFinancial analysis, valuation, and modellingIndustry and competitive analysisBusiness diligenceDesign and monitoring of value creation plansDrafting of memoranda for internal and external useAssistance in the execution and financing of transactions Role Requirements:2 - 5 years of experience in Portugal in Private Equity, Strategic Consulting, Investment Banking or Transaction Advisory ServicesExcellent Portuguese and English (written and spoken)Experience in sector analysis, financial analysis, valuations, business plans and investment presentations and reportsExcellent usage of Microsoft Office, financial and markets databases (SABI, Refinitiv/Eikon, MergerMarket)Commitment, drive and the capacity to show initiativeEntrepreneurial spirit and business intuitionAttention to detail and impeccable communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)