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Debt Advisory Senior Associate

Marktlink

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Financial Modelling
Debt Advisory
Credit Analysis
LMA Documentation
Capital Structuring
Acquisition Financing
Financial Analysis
Transaction Structuring
Corporate Finance
Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Client Management
Project Execution
Refinancing
Recapitalisation
Lender Negotiations

Job Description

Your goal

Marktlink Debt Advisory is one of the newest additions to our growing business. Within Marktlink Debt Advisory, you'll have the opportunity to empower entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses with tailored debt solutions to support growth, acquisitions, and transitions as the demand for expert capital structuring and financing advice continues to rise.

You will work on diverse and challenging financing transactions that require analytical insight, commercial thinking, and strong execution skills. You'll support clients in navigating acquisition financing, refinancing, capital raising and recapitalisation processes. All within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment where you'll gain real responsibility from day one.

Your responsibilities

As Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in project execution and client support. You will:

  • Support clients in arranging acquisition financing, refinancings and restructuring processes.

  • Conduct financial and company analyses, build complex financial models, assess capital structures, and support decision-making with well-founded insights.

  • Assist in the preparation of complex financial models, financing memoranda, and management meetings.

  • Participate in client meetings, lender negotiations and transaction structuring discussions.

  • Guide and review the work of junior analysts, and collaborate closely with other mid-level team members.



Your profile

You are hands-on, entrepreneurial, and driven to build something new. You are excited to be part of a dynamic and ambitious team, and you bring a mix of curiosity, a learning mindset and a client-oriented way of thinking.

  • A master's degree in Finance or a related field.

  • 3-5 years of experience in financial advisory, corporate finance or investment banking, preferably in leveraged finance, structured finance, or debt advisory.

  • Native Dutch fluency and strong command of written and verbal English.

  • Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.

  • A good understanding of financing structures, credit analysis, and LMA documentation.

  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • A collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial mindset and drive to succeed.

Why us?

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

  2. Unlimited holidays. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility!

  3. Depending on your role and eligibility, we offer a flexible mobility scheme, including Lease a Bike and other applicable mobility benefits;

  4. Interesting investment opportunities;

  5. Pension plan through Aegon;

  6. Tablet/laptop and iPhone;

  7. Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;

  8. Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;

  9. A brand-new, centrally located office in Amsterdam;

  10. Lunch at the office for a small contribution;

  11. We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That's why we've partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support;

  12. Yearly company ski-trip and Marktlink Gala.

Core Responsibilities

The Senior Associate will support clients in arranging acquisition financing, refinancings, and restructuring processes. This includes building complex financial models, conducting company analyses, and guiding the work of junior analysts.

Requirements

Candidates must have a master's degree in Finance or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in financial advisory or investment banking. Fluency in both Dutch and English, along with strong analytical and financial modelling skills, is required.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Unlimited Holidays
  • Flexible Mobility Scheme
  • Lease a Bike
  • Investment Opportunities
  • Pension Plan
  • Tablet/Laptop
  • iPhone
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Career Growth Programmes
  • Office Lunch
  • Mental Health Support
  • Company Ski-trip
  • Company Gala

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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