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Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) is a diversified group active in a wide range of sectors, from marine engineering and contracting to private banking, real estate, energy & resources, and growth capital. What unites all our activities is a long-term vision: we invest in sustainable growth, in entrepreneurial teams, and in businesses that can make a lasting difference. At AvH, you will find an environment that combines the dynamism of entrepreneurship with the stability of a strong holding.

At Ackermans & van Haaren, we don’t just recruit for current vacancies — we also build a network of people who share our culture and ambition. If you are not actively seeking a new opportunity at this time but would like to stay connected for the future, we invite you to share your CV with us. To help us better understand your aspirations, please include a short cover letter describing the type of role you are aiming for.

Our Roles
Around 70% of the positions within the holding are investment-related in a narrow or broader sense. The other 30% represent a variety of expert domains such as reception, management assistance, office management, HR, legal, finance, sustainability, and IT.

If you are interested in opportunities within our portfolio companies, we kindly recommend applying directly to them as well, as they manage their own recruitment processes. You can discover our portfolio companies via www.avh.be.

Who thrives at Ackermans & van Haaren?
We are looking to connect with people who:

• Show initiative and enjoy taking ownership while remaining collaborative.

• Are curious about the business and eager to learn.

• Work in a structured way, keep focus on priorities, and maintain a broad perspective.

• Combine strong listening skills with respectful communication and clear decision-making.

• Hold themselves to high ethical standards and value open feedback, both giving and receiving.

• Know when to act independently and when to seek support, internally or externally.

• Contribute positively to the team spirit and actively invest in collaboration.

• Enjoy networking and staying connected to new ideas and developments.