M&A Associate

Marktlink is one of the largest independent M&A firms throughout Europe. It is active in the mid-market, adding value to entrepreneurs, business owners and financial institutions throughout the full M&A journey:

• ~400 people, in 19 offices, across 9 countries … and growing!
• Delivered ~£1bn in value through M&A deals last year alone;
• Dedicated deal origination function to facilitate lead generation;
• Exit Ready consulting service designed to enhance longer term deal outcomes;
• Multi award winning M&A Lead Advisory;
• Fast growing Transaction Services and Debt Advisory service lines;
• Capital fund investment team with ~two billion AuM (assets under management), investing on behalf of entrepreneurs into market leading private equity funds;
• Full-service support functions, including significant investment into proprietary deal tech and AI platform.

Being an M&A Associate is the first career step to becoming a dealmaker. As an M&A Associate in Marktlink’s Midlands offices you will play a pivotal role in our continued rapid growth as a leading full-service M&A advisory firm. 
You will be instrumental in growing Marktlink’s presence in the Midlands market, building new relationships across a diverse range of industries. You will work as part of a deal team that guides entrepreneurs in their strategic plans, including buying or selling a company.

 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.

As well as executing deals, you will help generate new business opportunities from an early stage in your career. You will take a proactive role in contributing to the firm’s dynamic and high-performing culture. 

Your success in driving deals and further expanding our market footprint will unlock a swift and clear path to promotion when you demonstrate your contribution to growing a successful team. In this vein – we are looking for the best prospective M&A professionals ready to seize this opportunity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.As an M&A Associate at Marktlink, you can roughly expect the following tasks: 

• Perform business and market analyses;
• Preparation of valuations and deal documentation;
• Getting to know potential buyers and sellers;
• Approaching new buyers and sellers;
• Building and maintaining the (Marktlink) network and developing your own professional network;
• Drafting financing applications and resolving financing issues;
• Broad support of the manager during projects.

• You have completed a university degree in finance (or a related discipline) or a college degree, 
• You are a social and entrepreneurial person with practical, strategic, tactical and commercial insight;
• You have completed relevant internships or work experience; 
• You are looking to take your first step into a career in M&A;
• You are a social and approachable person with commercial and entrepreneurial insight;
• In addition to strong analytical skills, you are punctual and goal-oriented;
• Demonstrable affinity with the SME sector;
• An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are essential;
• An excellent command of the English language.

Please note: We do not provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

• You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;
• Unlimited holidays. Work hard. Play hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility!
• Pension plan;
• HP tablet/laptop and iPhone;
• Lots of responsibility from day one, with the ability to contribute to all areas and client-facing from the outset;
• Opportunity to work on a broad range of M&A projects, including local, national and international clients;
• Flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;
• Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;
• City centre office location;
• We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That’s why we’ve partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support;
• Team socials alongside company events such as annual ski-trip, Zandvoort Grand Prix and Marktlink Gala dinner.

A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.