M&A Associate

We are excited to announce the continued growth of our London office and are looking for a skilled M&A Associate to support our development in this key market. With a couple of years of M&A experience, you should be well-positioned to play a critical role in building our London operations. As Marktlink’s third office in England, this role offers you the chance to support business development efforts, secure new deals, and contribute to our overall success.In this role, you will focus on developing the business and getting deals done. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying new opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and growing Marktlink’s presence in the UK market;
• Supporting the transaction process by performing company and market analysis, preparing valuations and bid books, and managing negotiations;
• Meeting with potential buyers and sellers, understanding their needs, and providing effective solutions;
• Managing financing applications and addressing complex financial challenges to support successful transactions;
• Working closely with senior managers and partners to ensure smooth execution of deals from start to finish.

We are looking for a proactive M&A professional with a strong track record. The ideal candidate will have:

• An ACCA qualification or a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, or a higher professional education with a finance-focused Master’s;
• 1-3 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, or advisory in the UK – preferably in the London market;
• A proven ability to develop new business, drive deals, and manage client relationships effectively;
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic, commercial mindset, with a passion for working with SMEs and entrepreneurs;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• A results-oriented approach with a focus on achieving targets.

• 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!
• 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;
• Yearly company ski-trip, and Marktlink Gala dinner.

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