M&A Senior Associate

Marktlink

YOUR GOAL Who is ready for the next step as Mergers and Acquisitions dealmaker in the SME-market? You! You already have a few years’ experience as an M&A professional and the ambition to become an independent dealmaker within the next three years. This entrepreneurial drive is part of Marktlink’s DNA. At Marktlink, you will not just be a link in the chain, but doing business independently from day one. You will be responsible for a significant part of the transaction process and involved from A to Z. You have sufficient financial skills, but also a commercial mindset and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs; the clients of Marktlink. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES At Marktlink, no day is the same. As an M&A Senior Associate you can broadly expect the following: * Performing company and market analyses; * 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 manager during the projects. YOUR PROFILE 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 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 three years and a maximum of five years’ 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, a Marktlinker is punctual and target-driven; * Demonstrable affinity with SME-companies is an advantage; * An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must; * Fluency in Dutch is required and a good command of English. WHY US? 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 and Marktlink Gala.

Marktlink

YOUR GOAL Who is ready for the next step as Mergers and Acquisitions dealmaker in the SME-market? You! You already have a few years’ experience as an M&A professional and the ambition to become an independent dealmaker within the next three years. This entrepreneurial drive is part of Marktlink’s DNA. At Marktlink, you will not just be a link in the chain, but doing business independently from day one. You will be responsible for a significant part of the transaction process and involved from A to Z. You have sufficient financial skills, but also a commercial mindset and a genuine interest in entrepreneurs; the clients of Marktlink. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES At Marktlink, no day is the same. As an M&A Associate (Consultant)  you can broadly expect the following: * Performing company and market analyses; * 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 manager during the projects. YOUR PROFILE 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 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 three years and a maximum of five years’ 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, a Marktlinker is punctual and target-driven; * Demonstrable affinity with SME-companies is an advantage; * An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must; * Fluency in Dutch is required and a good command of English. WHY US? * 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 and Marktlink Gala;

Alpha FMC

Alpha FMC is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Our Strategy & Deals division works with corporate clients, Private Equity firms, and investors on growth strategy, M&A strategy, and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) engagements. We combine deep financial services expertise with rigorous consulting methods to deliver high-impact insights for our clients globally.   Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing Strategy & Deals team in North America. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in consulting or financial services who is looking to build deep expertise in growth strategy, M&A strategy and value creation. Senior Associates play a critical role in structuring analyses, leading workstreams and developing insights for client projects.   Key Responsibilities * Lead individual workstreams within strategy and value creation projects, including market analysis, competitor benchmarking and customer research * Manage and analyze qualitative and quantitative data sets (market data, financials, interviews, surveys) to develop actionable insights * Support hypothesis development and contribute to client deliverables with clear, compelling storylines * Supervise and coach junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs * Engage directly with clients and expert networks to gather market intelligence * Contribute to internal knowledge development and business development efforts, including proposals and thought leadership   Qualifications * ~3 years of experience in strategy consulting, or equivalent experience in investment banking, private equity, or related fields within a strategy and M&A context * MBA preferred (or equivalent advanced degree / experience) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with both qualitative and quantitative analysis * Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to distill complex findings into clear insights * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-based environment with tight deadlines * Interest in financial services in addition to corporate strategy (prior exposure to asset and wealth management is a plus)   What We Offer * Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and blue-chip clients in the financial services and private equity sectors * Entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with significant responsibility early on * Competitive compensation and benefits, with a clear path for career progression * Ability to work on projects for clients across North America and Europe