M&A Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
Your goal
You are an M&A professional with 3–5 years of experience who is ready to move beyond pure execution and develop into an independent dealmaker. At Marktlink, you take on meaningful responsibility from day one and work towards building your own entrepreneurial track within three years. This ambition is deeply embedded in Marktlink’s DNA.You will be part of a deal team that executes transactions from A to Z, working project-based in a compact team setting with multiple entrepreneurs and assignments in parallel. From the start, you are closely involved in all phases of the transaction process, with responsibility increasing step by step as you are trained towards becoming a fully independent deal captain.
You combine solid financial skills with a strong commercial mindset and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs, the core clients of Marktlink. At Marktlink, you are not just a link in the chain, but actively doing business and creating impact from day one.
Your responsibilities
At Marktlink, no day is the same. As an M&A Manager 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;
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;
- 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. Fluency in German is very welcome!
Why us?
At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers, we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:- Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;
- Unlimited holidays - work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility;
- Competitive salary and annual bonus;
- Company car;
- Opportunity to participate in our funds under favorable conditions;
- HP laptop and iPhone;
- Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;
- Tailor-made training and personal development, because growth never stops;
- Annual paid ski trip and the Marktlink Gala.
About us
Core Responsibilities
You will execute M&A transactions from start to finish, including performing market analyses, preparing valuations, and managing buyer/seller relationships. You will also focus on expanding the firm's network and solving complex financing issues for clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Finance or a related field and possess 3-5 years of relevant M&A experience. Strong analytical, commercial, and communication skills are required, along with fluency in Dutch and English.
Benefits
- Unlimited holidays
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Company car
- Fund participation
- HP laptop
- iPhone
- Flexible working hours
- Tailor-made training
- Personal development
- Annual paid 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.