Analyst M&A Small Cap

Fsgroningen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exchange program

Oaklins Academy - development guidance

Friday afternoon drinks

Biweekly chair massages

Office library

Bike plan

Alleo personalized benefits budget

Diversity and equal treatment emphasis

Job summary

Oaklins Amsterdam is seeking motivated M&A professionals to join our small-cap team. You will work on domestic and cross-border deals, gain exposure to diverse industries, and learn under partner-led guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers steep learning curves, responsibility from day one, and opportunities to contribute to due diligence, valuation, and client presentations in a collaborative, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Economics or related program, excellent academic background.
• Relevant M&A experience (e.g., through 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 find 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 content 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Dutch communication

English communication

Self-starter

Entrepreneurial spirit

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree in Business Economics or related program

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 financing solutions. Oaklins has offices in more than 40 locations 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 advisors and entrepreneurs.

About the job

Due to our continuous growth, we are currently looking for people to join the small-cap M&A team 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 the opportunity to experience a steep learning curve. You'll receive on-the-job training and benefit from working in partner-led small deal teams.

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 find 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 content 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

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

The opportunity to participate in an attractive bike plan

A flexible benefits budget through Alleo for personalised employee benefits and discounts

We place great value on equal treatment and believe we can only reach our full potential through diversity, combining a diverse set of skills and perspectives. We are excited to meet and learn all about you. Are you up for the challenge?