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 Europe’s 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. You're ready to hit the ground running and eager to grow in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment.

If you're looking for a steep learning curve, real responsibility from day one, and the chance to shape the future of Belgian SMEs, we'd love to hear from you

Your Responsibilities

• 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

Your profile

• 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
• You're 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
• You're 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

Why us?

• 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