Lucas Santafé Mengual

Experience

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  COPE

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Accounts Payable Internship

  -Order recording.-Radiation certificates.-Advertising listings.-Invoice issuance.-Communication with advertising agencies.

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  COPE

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Accounting Internship

  -Accounting of invoices, payrolls, and commissions.-Payments and billing entries, as well as closing processes.-Bank and cash supervision.-Balance sheet review-Reconciliation of suppliers, clients, current accounts, and banks.

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  ARCA CONSORTIUM

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2020

  Auditor

  -Auditing accounts supporting public sector subsidies. - Verification of invoices, payments, personnel expenses, hiring records, advertising, among others.-Management, verification, and control of public subsidies co-financed with ERDF.-Customer orientation - Carrying out on-the-spot verifications in the beneficiary entities of the aid. - Preparation of rectification requirements and reports, as well as the study of the allegationspresented by the beneficiary entities.-Analysis and determination of the eligibility of expenses according to the applicable national and European regulations.-Lead a team of 4 on a Consulting project for “Las Rozas” city council - Preparation of records, receipt of documentation, and review thereof. Creation, control, and sending of the request. Control and revision of documentation and later issuance of listings. Show less

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  Everis

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  Strategy Consultant & Digital Finance

  -Led financial transformation by creating dashboards and tracking KPIs for CFO insights.-Enhanced processes and client success through As-Is and To-Be analysis.

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  Minsait

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Strategy Consultant - Financial Services

  -Conducted financial audits for a top-five Spanish bank, ensuring timely completion through collaboration with internal departments and external auditors.

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  Santander Corporate & Investment Banking

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  M&A Off-Cycle Analyst

  -Achieved measurable success in optimizing client solutions through expertise in Power & Energy, Infrastructure, TMT, and Consumer sectors.-Applied valuation and analysis of DCF, comparable trading, and precedent transactions to enhance decision making and client proposals.-Created and delivered comprehensive transaction documentation, including highimpact sales pitches, teasers, and presentations, to boost sales results by showcasing value to clients.

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  Beka Finance

  Dec 2022 - Sept 2023

  M&A Off-Cycle Analyst

  -Played a key role in furthering the effectiveness of the company's overall strategy by providing project analysis for corporate and industrial clients as well as private equitycompanies and diverse funds.-Defined customer requirements as a means to design tailored pitches and presentations that consistently won client mandates.-Utilized the results of market research, sector analysis, and financial modeling to identify untapped opportunities and deliver compelling value propositions.Spearheaded all phases of the deal process (Q&A, IRL, VDR) and facilitated client communication to streamline execution and maximize results, surpassing expectations. Show less

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  Bankinter

  Sept 2023 - now

  M&A Analyst

  -Perform extensive market research and analysis in order to deliver informed pitches and valuations with the goal of winning client mandates.-Cultivate strong client relationships while utilizing consultative sales methods to negotiate and successfully close substantial deals.-Develop and execute innovative strategies for uncovering and capitalizing on new business opportunities.-Implement targeted stakeholder strategies to secure investor buy-in for IPOs and equity placements in capital markets, ultimately placing €120M+ in financial programs.-Generate and analyze reports to obtain and deliver actionable insights to a nationwide network of specialists, ensuring alignment between services and client goals which resulted in significant business growth. Show less