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M&A Senior Associate

Marktlink

's-Hertogenbosch
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

M&A
Financial analysis
Valuation
Bid book preparation
Financing applications
Market analysis
Commercial mindset
Entrepreneurial drive
Communication skills
Strategic insight
Tactical insight
Analytical skills
Networking
Dealmaking

Job Description

Your goal

Who is ready for the next step as M&A dealmaker 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 Marktlink’s DNA. At Marktlink, you will not just be 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; the clients 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:

  • Master’s 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 in Dutch 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, Marktlink Gala & Marktlink Connect.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing transaction processes from A to Z, including performing company analyses and preparing valuations. Additionally, you will actively approach potential buyers and sellers while maintaining and expanding the company's professional network.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Finance or a finance-oriented field and possess three to five years of relevant M&A experience. Strong analytical, commercial, and communication skills are required, along with fluency in Dutch and proficiency in English.

Benefits

  • Unlimited holidays
  • Pension plan
  • Company car
  • HP tablet
  • Laptop
  • iPhone
  • Flexible working hours
  • Lunch at the office
  • Yearly company ski-trip
  • Marktlink Gala
  • Marktlink Connect
  • Career growth programs

About Marktlink

Industry: Financial Services

Company size: 201-500 employees

Backed by 30 years of experience and a team of 450+ M&A professionals, we are the market leader in the Netherlands and Europe. Marktlink supports entrepreneurs in selling, buying, and growing their businesses. Since 1996, we have been dedicated to maximising entrepreneurial value. We began in the Netherlands as an M&A advisor for entrepreneurs in the SME and mid-market sectors. Today we are operating from over 20 offices across Europe. We are active in countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Croatia. Together, we have completed over 1,200 successful transactions. In 2025 alone, we guided more than 170 deals for entrepreneurs across Europe. Our local deal teams stand by entrepreneurs throughout the entire process: from the first conversations and preparation to the finalisation of the deal. We combine data, deep sector insights, and an international network of buyers and investors. This approach often brings multiple parties to the table, creating competition and delivering better conditions and stronger deals for entrepreneurs. Our Services We support entrepreneurs at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey: • Exit Ready: Preparing your business for sale and increasing its value. • M&A: Guiding you through selling or buying a business. • Marktlink Capital: Investing with and for entrepreneurs. Additionally, we assist entrepreneurs with: • Buy-and-build strategies • Management buy-outs (MBO) • Management buy-ins (MBI) • Business valuations Our deal teams are supported by specialists in Legal, Transaction Services, Debt Advisory and Warranties & Indemnities. This ensures entrepreneurs can rely on one partner throughout the entire process. We are entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Personally involved. Strategically sharp. Focused on results. 📞 +44 (0) 746 914 0080 📩 [email protected] Marktlink: Your value. Maximised.

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