Offer summary

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Economics, Management, or Engineering is preferred., 3+ years of experience as a consultant in Portuguese and European incentive applications., Fluency in Portuguese and proficiency in English are required., Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are necessary..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and manage applications to Portuguese and European funding programs.

Coordinate and execute applications for tax benefit programs.

Stay up to date with relevant incentives and funding opportunities.

Proactively manage client projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.

Job description

Grants & Incentives Associate

LGG Advisors, with offices in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, provides a multitude of high added-value consultancy services to financial sector firms globally. Our team provides an array of comprehensive services catering specifically to our client’s unique and evolving circumstances which require creative and careful consideration, decision making, and guidance.

Due to expanding business, the firm is looking to hire an Associate for our Porto or Lisbon office to oversee client engagements in the Incentives team.

Description:

Join a growing Incentives team in a fast-paced consultancy environment
Lead client engagements focused on funding opportunities and tax benefits
Contribute to strategic business development and team growth
Work across diverse sectors with national and European funding frameworks

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage applications to Portuguese and European funding programs (e.g., SI Internationalization, SI Innovation for Industry and Tourism, SI I&D, Horizon Europe)
Coordinate and execute applications for tax benefit programs such as SIFIDE, and RFAI
Stay up to date with relevant incentives and funding opportunities
Proactively manage client projects, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely delivery
Evaluate and improve the technical and economic feasibility of client projects

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Economics, Management, or Engineering (preferred)
3+ years of experience as a consultant in Portuguese and European incentive applications
Experience in the preparation and coordination of applications, namely under Portugal 2030, PRR and Horizon Europe
Fluency in Portuguese (native) and English (proficient)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Requirements:

Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of leading high performing teams
Excellent time management and strong attention to detail
Analytical and critical thinking abilities
Exceptional writing, communication, and argumentation skills
Capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic consultancy environment

Diferentials:

Proven success in obtaining funding, namely through Portugal 2030, PRR or European Commission programs
Experience with the full lifecycle of applications across national and European frameworks
Background in evaluating technical and financial feasibility of R&D and innovation projects
Familiarity with the Portuguese and European innovation ecosystem

What we offer

Fast-growing company with a presence in Porto, Lisbon, London, and Madrid, that works on complex and stimulating projects for sophisticated clients in the US and Europe
Competitive salary and benefits which vary according to individual performance
Opportunity to work from home 50% of the time
Career Development Plan, Training Programs and Sponsorship

At LGG Advisors, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, or disability.