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M&A Analyst

Lyon
M&A Lyon
Full-time
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Marktlink supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. As an independent international M&A advisor, Marktlink combines deep market knowledge with a personal and pragmatic approach. Together with our label Marktlink Exit-Ready and other services such as Transaction Services, Legal and Debt Advisory, 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.

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Description

Your goal

Being an M&A Analyst is the first career step to becoming a dealmaker. You will work for the Lyon deal team that guides entrepreneurs in buying or selling a company, as part of the launch of Marktlink's new France office. You are financially and analytically strong, but above all commercially and socially skilled. You will not merely be working on spreadsheets — you will be involved in the entire process and meet clients from day one. At Marktlink, we invest in talent and reinforce each other's strengths. That's why we work in multidisciplinary teams. Through the Marktlink Academy you will be offered multiple trainings at every stage of your career. In addition, learning on the job is essential in M&A, and we organise regular sessions to share knowledge across our European offices.

Please note that due to holidays we will come back to you in the first week of August.

Your responsibilities

As an M&A Analyst at Marktlink, you can roughly expect the following tasks:

  • Company and market research to support live deals;

  • Financial modelling, preparation of valuations and bid books;

  • Buyer and seller research and initial screening;

  • Supporting the drafting of financing applications;

  • Broad, hands-on support to the deal team (Senior Associate and Manager) throughout the transaction process.

Requirements

Your profile

  • Graduate of a top business or engineering school; no prior professional experience required, though an internship in M&A, Transaction Services, audit, or investment banking is a strong plus;

  • Fluent in French and professional working proficiency in English;

  • You are a social and entrepreneurial person with practical, strategic, tactical and commercial insight;

  • Strong modelling and valuation skills, combined with rigor and a goal-oriented mindset;

  • Demonstrable affinity with the SME sector;

  • An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are essential.

Why us?

At Marktlink, we're not just dealmakers, we're redefining the future of M&A with a strong focus on tech, data, and AI. As one of the first hires in our brand-new Lyon office, you'll have a rare opportunity to help shape the team and its culture from the ground up. 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, and to help build our France office from day one;

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus;

  • Mobility allowance to support commuting costs;

  • HP laptop and iPhone;

  • Responsibility from day one, working alongside entrepreneurial colleagues;

  • Tailor-made training and personal development, because growth never stops;

  • Yearly company ski-trip and other Group-wide engagement and events.

Our DEI Statement
At Marktlink, we believe diverse teams deliver better results for our clients. Entrepreneurs don’t always follow fixed paths and neither do we. We value equal opportunity and welcome different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. 

Don’t meet every requirement?

That’s okay. We know great people don’t always fit every box. If you have the drive, curiosity and ownership to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

Our hiring process
Step 1

Let's connect

Once you've applied, expect our response within five working days.

Step 2

Let’s meet

Discover how you and Marktlink align. Let's chat, be it over a phone call or in person.
 

Step 3

Let's dive deep

In search of top talent, we evaluate your skills and qualities through a presentation and Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) to ensure a perfect match.

Step 4

Let's start

After nailing the final interview, get ready for the offer. Once accepted, a pre-employment screening follows. If all goes well, you can sign and we’ll celebrate with champagne!

Frequently asked questions

Which documents should I include in my application?

Please provide us with your most recent CV, updated motivation and if you really want to shine a video!

Are there any special requirements for working at Marktlink?

For M&A Professionals a finished masters degree in finance or equivalent education is mandatory. For all the other positions please take a look at the requirements per job.

Does Marktlink offer a relocation package?

Regrettably, we currently do not offer any relocation packages.

Does Marktlink provide IND sponsorship for positions?

Unfortunately, at the moment, Marktlink does not provide IND sponsorship for positions. However, we are actively working on this matter and aim to offer sponsorship opportunities in the near future.