Yael Lantes Rodríguez
Summary
M&A Associate with 4+ years of transaction advisory experience across boutique, Big 4, and strategy consulting environments. Specialized in executing sell-side mandates end to end, from buyer mapping and investor outreach to Information Memorandum preparation, Q&A management, and negotiation support. Proven track record of taking mid-market mandates through the full transaction process across Industrials, TMT, Healthcare, and Insurance sectors. Prior experience in corporate valuations (PPA, impairment tests, fairness opinions) provides a strong analytical foundation for deal structuring and due diligence. MSc in Finance from EDHEC Business School; AVENIR excellence scholarship recipient. Fluent in Spanish, English, and French. Target roles: M&A Associate, Private Equity Analyst/Associate, or M&A Manager.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
M&A Associate
ARAM Business Consulting
Barcelona,
01.2026 - Current
- Orchestrate end-to-end sell-side M&A mandates for mid-market and SME clients, managing the full transaction lifecycle from mandate inception to negotiation support.
- Drive investor outreach by systematically mapping and targeting strategic and financial buyers across Europe, tailoring outreach strategies to maximize deal interest.
- Lead preparation of comprehensive Information Memoranda, management presentations, and investor teasers that articulate compelling investment theses to potential acquirers.
- Manage investor Q&A and due diligence processes, coordinating responses across internal teams and external advisors to ensure seamless transaction execution.
- Develop financial models (DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions) to support valuation, deal structuring, and negotiation positioning.
Valuations Senior Analyst
EY-Parthenon
Barcelona
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Executed purchase price allocations (PPA) and impairment tests for mid and large-cap companies across diverse sectors, providing valuation inputs critical to transaction advisory and financial reporting.
- Built advanced financial models in Excel for DCF and residual income valuations, ensuring robust, defensible outputs for client engagements.
- Prepared executive summaries and board-level presentations, translating complex valuation findings into clear, actionable insights for clients and stakeholders.
- Conducted market research and comparable company analysis using Capital IQ, Refinitiv Eikon, Mergermarket, and Markables, supporting broader transaction advisory workstreams.
M&A and Valuation Analyst
Forvis Mazars
Barcelona
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence workstreams for M&A advisory engagements.
- Conducted company and industry research using Refinitiv Eikon and SABI to support transaction and valuation projects.
- Contributed to PPA models and impairment test documentation for mid-sized clients.
- Collaborated with senior analysts to review financial statements and prepare client-ready presentations and reports.
M&A and Valuation Intern
Forvis Mazars
Barcelona
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared valuation schedules, presentation materials, and financial documentation for senior consultants and clients.
- Conducted company research, comparable company analysis, and industry benchmarking to support valuation assignments.
- Assisted valuation professionals with financial modeling, valuation analyses, and transaction support across multiple client engagements.
- Supported due diligence activities by reviewing financial information, identifying key business drivers, and maintaining transaction documentation.
Finance Intern
Exoticca
Barcelona
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed FP&A tasks including reviewing monthly financial forecasts and comparing actuals vs. budget.
- Analyzed client invoice data and recommended digitalization strategies, improving invoice management efficiency.
- Supported accounting operations and financial reporting.
- Contributed to variance analysis and prepared internal financial reports for management review.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
EDHEC Business School – Nice
France 01-2022
Bachelor's Degree in Economics -
Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain01-2021
SKILLS
- Technical: Financial Modeling | Valuation (DCF, PPA, Impairment Testing, Fairness Opinions) | M&A Transactions | Due Diligence | Financial Analysis | Financial Forecasting | Industry Research
- IT: Excel (Advanced Modeling, VBA, Automation) | PowerPoint | Word | Capital IQ | Refinitiv Eikon | Mergermarket | Markables | SABI | Orbis
Certification
- TOEFL C1 – ETS, 2021
- DELF B1 – Ministère français de l'éducation nationale
LANGUAGES
- Spanish – Native
- Galician – Native
- Catalan – Advanced
- English – Advanced (TOEFL C1 certified)
- French – Intermediate (DELF B1 certified)
Timeline
M&A Associate
ARAM Business Consulting
01.2026 - Current
Valuations Senior Analyst
EY-Parthenon
11.2024 - 05.2025
M&A and Valuation Analyst
Forvis Mazars
04.2023 - 11.2024
M&A and Valuation Intern
Forvis Mazars
09.2022 - 03.2023
Finance Intern
Exoticca
03.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Finance
EDHEC Business School – Nice
Bachelor's Degree in Economics -
Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona