HOW TO PROCEED
1. Registration
Registration extended until 19.10.2025
2. Online quiz
The online tests will take place on 25.10.2025
Take a part in online logical thinking, numerical and competency test
3. Project presentation
The case study will take place in Prague :
M&A - on 10.11.2025
Business Development - on 05.11.2025
Project Development - on 14.11.2025
Our colleagues, who will interview you, are the best in their field, so you can expect to be challenged
4. The final interview
The winners will be invited for an interview with our CEOs
Rules of Smartdeal challenges
RULES FOR M&A CHALLENGE
Finance and Economics students interested in M&A and valuations
FIRST ROUND
Submit your CV in English
Participate in online logical thinking, numerical and competency quiz
SECOND ROUND
Best candidates from the first round will be asked to prepare the case study
The case study will focus on an M&A project. Your task will be to analyze a potential deal, identify its risks and benefits, and present your recommendation
You will have approximately 3-4 days for preparation, and will then presnet your case study to our jury at Penta offices in Prague
AWARDS
All second round participants will receive a financial award of EUR 1000 each (NOTE: only candidates who present the case study in person are eligible for the award of EUR 1000)
Winner of the second round will receive a financial award of EUR 2000 EUR and will be invited for an interview with our CEO and if she/he convinces him, the winner will be offered a job in Penta with an additional bonus in the amount of EUR 3000
Remaining second round participants may be invited for interviews for jobs in our group companies (Penta Hospitals, Penta Real Estate, Dr. Max)
WINNER SELECTION CRITERIA
Online quiz results and CV
Remaining second round participants may be invited for interviews for jobs in our group companies (Penta Hospitals, Penta Real Estate, Dr. Max)
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Students enrolled in the last 2 years of a master‘s program (or equivalent) or Graduates of 2025
Native Czech or Slovak
JURY
Václav Jirků, Partner, Penta Investments
Marián Slivovič, Partner, Penta Investments
Martin Molnár, Head of Analysis department, Penta Investments
Martin Krchňavý, Investments Manager, Penta Investments
RULES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE
Finance or Economics students interested in real estate business development
FIRST ROUND
Submit your CV and cover letter
Participate in online logical thinking, numerical, strategical and knowledge quiz
Participants may be invited for on-line interviews
SECOND ROUND
Best candidates from the first round will be asked to prepare the case study
The main objective of the case study will be acquisition of a mixed-use development site. Your assigment will entail conducting a comprehensive analysis of a potential deal, assesing both its risks and benefits by examining its feasibility, market analysis, preparing valuation and formulating a sales and leasing strategy.
You will have approximately 3-4 days to prepare and then you will present your case study to our jury at Penta's offices in Prague
AWARDS
All second round participants will receive a financial award of EUR 1000 each (NOTE: only candidates who present the case study in person are eligible for the award of EUR 1000)
Winner of the second round will receive a financial award of EUR 2,000 EUR and will be invited for an interview with our Country Managing Director CZ. Should the winner be offered and accept a position at Penta Real Estate, they will be eligible for an additional bonus of EUR 3,000
WINNER SELECTION CRITERIA
Online quiz results, CV and cover letter
Quality of presented case study and investment approach
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Students enrolled in the last 2 years of a master‘s program (or equivalent) or graduates of 2025
Czech or Slovak language – native speaker level
English language
JURY
Pavel Streblov, Business Director, Penta Real Estate CZ
Martin Lukášik, Business Development Manager, Smart Deal Challenge Participant, Penta Real Estate CZ
Dominika Tatárová, Head of HR, Penta Real Estate CZ
RULES FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE
Civil Engineering or Architecture students interested in project management
FIRST ROUND
Submit your CV and cover letter
Participate in online logical thinking, numerical, strategical and knowledge quiz
Participants may be invited for on-line interviews
SECOND ROUND
Best candidates from the first round will be asked to prepare the case study
The main goal of the case study will be a project management strategy
You will have approximately 3-4 days to prepare and then you will present your case study to our jury at Penta's offices in Prague
AWARDS
All second round participants will receive a financial award of EUR 1000 each (NOTE: only candidates who present the case study in person are eligible for the award of EUR 1000)
Winner of the second round will receive a financial award of EUR 2,000 EUR and will be invited for an interview with our Country Managing Director CZ. Should the winner be offered and accept a position at Penta Real Estate, they will be eligible for an additional bonus of EUR 3,000
WINNER SELECTION CRITERIA
Online quiz results, CV and cover letter
Quality of presented case study and project strategy
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Students enrolled in the last 2 years of a master‘s or doctoral program (or equivalent) or graduates of 2025
Czech or Slovak language – native speaker level
English language
JURY
Rudolf Vacek, Development Director, Penta Real Estate CZ
Martin Mafka, Head of Project Management, Penta Real Estate CZ
Dominika Tatárová, Head of HR, Penta Real Estate CZ
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ABOUT PENTA
Penta is a Central European investment group established in 1994. Today, it focuses on long-term investments into healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, media and real estate development. Penta is one of the largest employers in the region and provides jobs to more than 43,000 people. The Group operates in more than 10 European countries and has offices in Prague, Bratislava and Warsaw.
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ABOUT PENTA REAL ESTATE
Penta Real Estate was formed by separating the real estate division from the company Penta Investments, whose origins date back to 1994. Penta Group entered the real estate sector in 2005 and has since become the leader in the real estate market in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.
Our goal is to create buildings that contribute to the urban development of a given location. We therefore work together with top architects and engineers and other respected professionals in the field. Our experience combined with their creativity and focus guarantees the highest quality and investment value of our real estate portfolio.
