Strategic Analyst
Key Skills
Job Description
Your goal
At Marktlink, we work alongside entrepreneurs during some of the most important moments of their lives: selling or growing their business. As our organization continues to grow internationally, strategic decision-making plays an increasingly important role in shaping our next phase.Your goal is simple. Provide sharp strategic insights that help leadership make better and faster decisions. As Strategic Analyst, you act as the right hand to the CFO, supporting the Management Team and partner group with analyses, scenarios and clear narratives. You translate data, market developments and strategic plans into actionable insights that directly contribute to the growth and positioning of Marktlink.
At Marktlink, you are not just analyzing, you take ownership. You challenge assumptions, think ahead and proactively identify opportunities to build what’s next for our organization.
Your responsibilities
- Conduct strategic analyses that directly support the Strategic Plan and growth decisions such as new markets, labels and international expansion;
- Translate complex data and strategies into clear insights and compelling presentations for partners and management;
- Advise and challenge the CFO, Managing Partners and Management Team on strategic priorities and positioning;
- Prepare partner meetings and MT sessions where strategy, performance and ambitions are discussed;
- Act as sparring partner to the CFO by shaping analyses, scenarios and strategic storylines;
- Benchmark competitors, consultancies and market developments to identify opportunities and risks;
- Support investment decisions and long-term growth initiatives;
- Contribute to building a strong internal strategic narrative across the organization.
Your profile
- 2–5 years of experience at a top strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy role within an international organization;
- WO level of thinking and working;
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills;
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills, especially in PowerPoint;
- Proactive and comfortable challenging the status quo;
- Able to translate complex topics into clear and structured insights;
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leadership;
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment;
- Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.
Why us?
- You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;
- Unlimited holidays. Work hard. Play hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility;
- In this role, you work directly with our most senior management and key stakeholders, offering you direct exposure and a steep learning curve.
- Interesting investment opportunities;
- Pension plan through ASR;
- Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;
- Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
- Yearly company ski-trip and Marktlink Gala.
About us
Core Responsibilities
The Strategic Analyst provides sharp strategic insights to support leadership in decision-making and growth initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting strategic analyses, preparing management presentations, and acting as a sparring partner to the CFO.
Requirements
Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting or an in-house strategy role. A university-level education (WO) and strong analytical, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills are required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Unlimited holidays
- Pension plan
- Flexible working hours
- Office lunch
- Yearly company ski-trip
- Marktlink Gala
About Marktlink Careers - Apply now!
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.