Junior Associate

Summary

Join Sword Health's CEO team and play a key role in supporting the company's strategic growth initiatives through M&A, fundraising, and other strategic projects. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and gain hands-on experience in high-impact projects during a phase of rapid growth and innovation. You will be involved in deal sourcing and evaluation, financial modeling, fundraising support, due diligence, market intelligence, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or corporate development. Sword Health offers a stimulating, fast-paced environment, career development, competitive salary, flexible hours, remote work options, and access to a health and well-being program. Compensation includes base pay, variable pay, and equity, with adjustments made based on performance. The position is based in Portugal and requires a valid EU visa.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting or corporate development
• Excellent analytical skills
• Curious, proactive and resourceful, with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Capacity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, with high ownership and accountability
• Organization and planning skills
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and executing M&A opportunities by conducting market research, industry mapping, and target company analysis
• Build and maintain financial models for valuation, scenario analysis, and due diligence purposes
• Support fundraising processes by preparing investor presentations, data room materials, and financial analyses
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support diligence efforts across finance, legal, product, and technology
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and investment landscapes to inform strategic decision-making
• Prepare investment cases and recommendations as well as materials for board meetings, executive updates, and investor communications
• Work with teams across product, finance, legal, and operations to support strategic initiatives and integrations

Preferred Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Capacity to communicate effectively with different stakeholders in a structured manner
• Ability to create trusting relationships at all levels of an organization
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Management or related areas

Benefits

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions)
• Remote or Hybrid work policy
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Discretionary vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class