M&A Associate

Kick-start Your Career in Mergers & Acquisitions as an Associate at Marktlink Antwerp

Are you eager to immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions At Marktlink we offer ambitious professionals the opportunity to launch their careers with immediate responsibility hands-on experience and meaningful client interaction from day one.

Founded in the Netherlands in 1996 Marktlink has been shaping the future of mid-market businesses for over 25 years. Today we operate from 23 offices across 12 countries with a growing team of more than 500 professionals. Since opening in 2019 our Antwerp office has grown into a stronghold of M&A expertise powered by a close-knit team with over 45 years of combined experience.

Our vision is bold: to become Europes leading independent M&A advisory firm by 2030. In Belgium this means expanding to a team of 20 professionals across four offices and you could be part of that journey.

To support our continued growth we are currently seeking one full-time Associate to join our team in Antwerp. As an Associate at Marktlink Belgium you will collaborate closely with seasoned M&A professionals advising entrepreneurs throughout the entire transaction process from business valuation and market research to deal structuring negotiations and closing.

Who are we looking for

You are a driven analytical person with a strong interest in corporate finance and entrepreneurship. You ideally have at least one to two years of relevant experience in M&A corporate finance private equity audit or equity research. Youre ready to hit the ground running and eager to grow in a high-performance entrepreneurial environment.

If youre looking for a steep learning curve real responsibility from day one and the chance to shape the future of Belgian SMEs wed love to hear from you!

As part of our team youll be involved in every stage of the M&A process. Your work will be varied challenging and impactful no two days are the same. Heres what you can expect:

• Mapping sectors and identifying potential acquisition or investment opportunities by analysing market players trends and buyer/seller landscapes

• Building financial models and business plans and conducting valuations

• Writing key documents such as information memorandums management presentations and pitch materials

• Setting up and managing digital data rooms and following up on due diligence processes

• Interacting with potential buyers and sellers playing a role in the flow of information coordination of questions and ongoing dialogue throughout the deal process.

• You hold a university degree in economics finance or a related field

• You ideally have 1-2 years of relevant experience in M&A corporate finance private equity audit or equity research

• Youre entrepreneurial socially engaged and combine strategic thinking with commercial awareness

• Analytical accurate and driven you know how to set goals and go after them

• A true team player but also comfortable working independently

• Eager to learn highly motivated and always looking to improve

• Youre comfortable with Excel and PowerPoint and know how to use them to tell a clear story

• You communicate with ease build strong relationships and speak and write fluently in both Dutch and English

• An attractive salary package with clear opportunities for growth

• Responsibility and impact from day one

• Strong focus on your development with a clear career path hands-on learning and coaching from experts

• A dynamic ambitious work environment with amazing colleagues