Your goal
Being an M&A Associate is the first career step to becoming a dealmaker. You will work for the London deal teams that guide entrepreneurs in 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.
At Marktlink, we invest in talent and reinforce each other’s strengths. That's why we work in multidisciplinary teams. Through the Marktlink Academy you will be offered multiple trainings in every stage of your career. In addition, learning on the job is essential in M&A and we organise monthly sessions to share knowledge.
Your responsibilities
- Perform business and market analyses
- Preparation of valuations and bid books
- Getting to know potential buyers and sellers
- Approaching new buyers and sellers
- Building and maintaining the (Marktlink) network
- Drafting financing applications and resolving financing issues
- Broad support of the manager during projects
Requirements
- Degree level education and some work experience or intern placement in a financial role or team
- You are a social and entrepreneurial person with practical, strategic, tactical and commercial 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
To be considered for this position, candidates must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time.
Why us?
- Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm
- Unlimited holidays – work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Company car or amenity allowance to support commuting costs
- HP laptop and iPhone
- Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues
- Tailor‑made training and personal development, because growth never stops
- Yearly company ski‑trip and other Group‑wide engagement and events
Our DEI Statement
At Marktlink, we believe diverse teams deliver better results for our clients. Entrepreneurs don’t always follow fixed paths and neither do we. We value equal opportunity and welcome different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. We know great people don’t always fit every box. If you have the drive, curiosity and ownership to thrive in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
