M&A Senior Associate

Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent discrete and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

Since our start in 1996 entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

Your goal

Who is ready for the next step asM&Adealmaker in the SME-market You!

You already have a few years experience as an M&A professional and the ambition to become an independent dealmaker within the next three years. This entrepreneurial drive is part of Marktlinks DNA. At Marktlink you will not justbe a link in the chain but doing business independently from day one. You will be responsible for a significant part of the transaction process and involved from A to Z. You have sufficient financial skills but also a commercial mindset and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs;theclients of Marktlink.

Your responsibilities

At Marktlink no day is the same. As an M&A Associate (Consultant) you can broadly expect the following:

• Performing company and market analyses;

• Preparing valuations and bid books;

• Meeting potential buyers and sellers;

• Approaching new buyers and sellers;

• Expanding and maintaining the (Marktlink) network;

• Preparing financing applications and solving financing issues;

• Providing broad support to the manager during the projects.

Your profile

You are sharp accurate result-oriented think on your feet and like to get things done. Furthermore we expect you to deliver the following experience and competencies:

• Masters degree in Finance or a higher professional education degree combined with a finance-oriented Masters;

• The dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions is familiar to you. You have a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years work experience as M&A analyst associate or consultant;

• You are a social and entrepreneurial person who has practical and strategic insight as well as tactical and commercial insight;

• In addition to being analytically strong a Marktlinker is punctual and target-driven;

• Demonstrable affinity with SME-companies is an advantage;

• An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must;

• Fluency inDutch is required and a good command of English.

Why us

• You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;

• Unlimited holidays (No catch it really is unlimited);

• Pension plan through ASR;

• Company car;

• HP tablet/laptop and iPhone;

• Lots of responsibility from day one flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;

• Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;

• Lunch at the office for a small contribution;

• Yearly company ski-trip and Marktlink Gala.

A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.

Our DEI Statement
At Marktlink we believe diverse teams deliver better results for our clients. Entrepreneurs dont always follow fixed paths and neither do we. We value equal opportunity and welcome different backgrounds perspectives and experiences.

Dont meet every requirement

Thats okay. We know great people dont always fit every box. If you have the drive curiosity and ownership to thrive in a fast-paced deal-driven environment we encourage you to apply.