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Senior M&A Consultant (Ex-Associate or Analyst)

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NetherlandsM&A

Job description

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!


Who is ready for their next step as M&A dealmaker in the SME-market? You! For our new office in Rotterdam we are looking for an experienced Senior M&A Consultant.


Your goal

Are you a former associate, analyst or consultant from the big 4 (or comparable) with a specialized background in M&A work and do you have an appetite for working with entrepreneurs? Marktlink seeks a Senior M&A Consultant to join our vibrant team in Rotterdam. As our M&A Consultant you will take on end-to-end responsibility for the entire transaction process together with the deal team. This will involve conducting thorough company and market analyses, preparing accurate valuations and bid books, meeting with potential buyers and sellers, and expanding and maintaining a professional network.


Our ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in M&A topics like valuations or due diligence but has the passion and mindset to grow into an expert and manager. Ideally, you already have a background in finance. But a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset are key to succeed. Already excited? Then don't wait too long to apply!


Want to read more about our inside-track? Check this out: https://careers.marktlink.com/ml-manager


As an M&A Consultant you are part of a deal team and work on 4 to 8 projects at the same time on both the buy and sell side mandate. In general, you can broadly expect the following activities:

  • Performing company and market analyses;
  • Preparing valuations and bid books;
  • Meeting potential buyers and sellers;
  • Approaching new buyers and sellers;
  • Preparing financing applications and solving financing issues;
  • Providing broad support to the manager during the projects.

Job requirements

Your profile

  • Master’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 five years of 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, you are punctual and target-driven;
  • Demonstrable affinity with SME-companies is an advantage;
  • An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must;
  • A good command of the Dutch and English languages.

Could you be our new Marktlink colleague? We are eager to learn what you can contribute to our organisation. In addition to the ‘must-haves’, we are looking for personality. Who are you? What makes you stand out? Send in your application today by submitting your CV, a short covering letter and a video (optional) by using the application button.


What we offer

  • You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;
  • Unlimited holidays (No catch, it really is unlimited);
  • Pension plan through Aegon;
  • Company car;
  • 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;
  • Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
  • Yearly company ski-trip, Zandvoort Grand Prix and Marktlink Gala diner;

Could you be our new Marktlink colleague? We are eager to learn what you can contribute to our organisation. In addition to the ‘must-haves’, we are looking for personality. Who are you? What makes you stand out? Send in your application today by submitting your CV, a short cover letter or 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 M-Ready and Marktlink Investment Partners (MIP) 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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