Analyst M&A

Fsgroningen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

High responsibility

Global exchanges

Lunch & coffee

Events & trips

Oaklins Academy

Chair massages

Office library

Job summary

Oaklins' Amsterdam office seeks motivated professionals to join our small-cap and mid-cap M&A teams, working on national and international deals across sectors. You will be part of small deal teams of 3–5 people and receive on-the-job training, with a clear path to greater responsibility.

We look for a Master’s in Business Economics or related field, relevant M&A internship experience, and excellent Dutch and English communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Economics or related program is required.
• Relevant M&A experience is preferred.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills are essential.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a proactive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Work as a sell- or buy-side advisor for domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, corporations and financial investors on varied M&A consulting projects.
• Conduct industry research and identify potential buyers and targets across industries.
• Play a key role in process control, document preparation, communications with parties, and negotiating to completion.
• Analyze company performance, market positioning and valuations; build models and manage due diligence.
• Create meaningful presentations for clients that clearly convey complex content and drive decisions.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Analytical skills

MS Office

Self-starter

Work under pressure

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Master’s degree in Business Economics or related program

Relevant M&A experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Oaklins Type Vacancy Location Amsterdam Sector Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions Required language Dutch

Excited to build a career in M&A? Join our team of motivated and ambitious colleagues and work on a wide range of national and international M&A transactions. Oaklins is the leading mid-market M&A advisor with offices in more than 45locations employing more than 850 people worldwide, while still maintaining the culture and benefits of a small team. We offer great opportunities to operate and grow alongside accomplished dealmakers and entrepreneurs.

Due to our continuous growth, we are currently looking for people to join the small-cap and mid-cap M&A teams in our Amsterdam office. With Oaklins' international and diverse focus, you will be working across different sectors in cross-border deal teams. We are looking for people that are motivated, eager to learn, and are passionate about M&A transactions. The job comes with a high level of responsibility and opportunity to experience a steep learning curve. You'll receive on-the-job training and benefit from working in small deal teams of 3 to 5 persons.

If it's time for your next move, get in touch with us.

What you'll do

Work as a sell- or buy-side advisor for domestic and foreign entrepreneurs, corporations and financial investors on varied M&A consulting projects in a wide variety of sectors

Conduct industry research and finding potential buyers and targets in various industries

Play a key role in process control, document preparation, communicating with parties, and negotiating to completion

Analyse the past and future development of companies, assess their positioning in the market, assess their financial performance, build valuation models and manage due diligence processes

In the context of project work and client acquisition, you create meaningful presentations that get to the point and present complex contents in an understandable way

Experience a steep learning curve and quickly learn to take responsibility and initiative under the general supervision of a senior colleague

Who you are

Master’s degree in Business Economics or related program, excellent academic background

Relevant M&A experience (for example, through previous internships).

Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbally

Strong analytical skills

Confident and approachable

Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding work ethic

Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Proficiency in MS office

The perks

• Extensive lunch (and good coffee)
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy
• Working in close-knit deal teams of enthusiastic and ambitious colleagues
• A bonus for achieving great results
• A fast growing company with interesting clients
• Professional and personal development guidance (Oaklins Academy)
• Global exchange program
• Attend inspirational and fun events with the team, as well as trips abroad
• Sports with colleagues
• Friday afternoon drinks (vrijmibo's)
• Biweekly chair massages at the office
• Office library

Contact us

If you would like to know more about the role, contact one of ouranalysts or get in touch withValerie Kuijt (HR).