Marktlink is a committed UK and 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

Are you inspired to help entrepreneurs in the most crucial part of their career and working life? And do you want to help us maintain and expand our market leading position in Europe to shape the future of M&A? Then get ready for your next challenge!

Who is ready for the next step as M&A dealmaker? 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 be doing business independently from day one. You will be responsible for a significant part of the transaction process and from A to Z in the deal. You have sufficient financial skills, but also a commercial mindset and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs; the clients of Marktlink.

For this role, we're open to candidates with different levels of experience. If you have more experience than described but are still interested, we encourage you to apply.

Your responsibilities

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

Performing company and market analysis;
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:
Bachelor’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 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;
An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must.

Please note: For this role we don't provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

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:

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!
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;
Yearly company ski-trip and Marktlink Gala.

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