Analyst M&A Small Cap

Oaklins; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High level of responsibility and autonomy

Bonus for achieving great results

Professional development guidance

Global exchange program

Team events and trips abroad

Office library

Flexible benefits budget

Job summary

Oaklins is seeking motivated individuals to join their small-cap M&A team in Amsterdam. You'll work as an advisor on various M&A consulting projects, gaining experience in cross-border deals.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Business Economics and relevant M&A experience. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication in Dutch and English are essential. Oaklins offers autonomy, professional development through its Academy, and perks like flexible benefits and team events.

Qualifications

• Relevant M&A experience, e.g., through internships.
• Confident and approachable personality.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A projects for various sectors.
• Conduct industry research and identify targets.
• Manage document preparation and negotiations.
• Analyze companies' development and market positioning.
• Prepare presentations for project work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to work under pressure

Detail-oriented

Education

Master’s degree in Business Economics or related program

Job description

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.
• Create meaningful presentations that get to the point and present complex content in an understandable way in the context of project work and client acquisition.
• 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 a related program, with an excellent academic background.
• Relevant M&A experience, for example through previous internships.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Confident and approachable.
• Self‑starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding work ethic.
• A keen eye for detail.
• 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.
• Cross‑border deals.
• Professional and personal development guidance through Oaklins Academy.
• Global exchange program.
• Inspirational and fun team events, 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.
• Extensive lunch and good coffee.