M&A Associate

We are Marktlink. A committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense attitude. Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. Using in-depth market knowledge and a personal approach we have impacted the lives of many. We believe that the world of acquisitions and investments needs disruption. That’s why we need you.

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!

For our newest addition to the family and our first office in Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced M&A Associate. This job is located in Zürich. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch Marktlink in a new market together with the Partner and team.

As an M&A Associate you can broadly expect the following:

• Business development
• 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 partner and manager during the projects

You have sufficient financial skills, a commercial, open mindset, and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs. 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
• Fluency in (Swiss) German and English is required
• The dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions is familiar to you. You have at least three years’ work experience in M&A and a network in Switzerland
• 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, punctual, and target-driven you have an eye for personal relationships, excellent communication skills are a must
• CFA designation is beneficial
• Excel and financial modeling skills are required
• Demonstrable affinity with SME companies in Switzerland is a big plus!
• In addition to the requirements, we are looking for personality. Who are you? What drives you? What makes you stand out?

We offer:

• The opportunity to be part of establishing Marktlink Switzerland
• A competitive salary and Marktlink bonus
• Unlimited holidays. (Work Hard. Play Hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility)
• Pension plan
• HP tablet/laptop and iPhone
• Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours, and amazing colleagues;
• Focus on career growth, continued education, and inspiring learning programs
• Great events with the entire group, like the Marktlink Xmas gala, Dutch Grand Prix, etc.

Do you have what it takes? We are eager to learn what you can contribute to our organization. Send your application today by submitting your CV, a short cover letter, or a video (optional) by using the application button.

About Marktlink

Marktlink has led the Dutch M&A market for years. We are growing rapidly and recently opened branches in Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom. By 2025, Marktlink M&A will impact the M&A market from offices in ten European countries. With a team of around 200 employees, we advised on over 150 transactions in 2022 with a total value of €1 billion. Marktlink distinguishes itself in the M&A market by its energetic, no-nonsense, and above all entrepreneurial approach; the Marktlink DNA is ‘getting deals done’! Together with our labels Marktlink  Exit Ready and Marktlink Capital we help successful entrepreneurs in the preparation and sales process and give them access to the strongest private equity funds in Europe and North America.

Pre-employment screening can be part of the application process.

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