Associate Corporate Development and M&A

Randstad - Netherlands; Diemen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Share purchase plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

Randstad's Global Headquarters in Diemen, the Netherlands, seeks an Associate in Corporate Development & M&A to help shape the group's global strategy. You will lead end-to-end transactions, perform financial modeling, and coordinate due diligence, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Development & M&A.

Join a performance-driven, hybrid role with bonuses, share purchase options, and opportunities to work directly with the Global Executive Board in a dynamic, global HR services

Qualifications

• Experience in executing M&A transactions (buy-side/sell-side).
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Ability to coordinate due diligence with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end transaction execution across global buy-side/sell-side.
• Support drafting investment memos and board materials.
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, HR, Finance, and IT to close deals.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Deal execution

Market screening

Investment memos

Board decks

Cross-functional

M&A experience

Job description

Join Randstad’s Global Headquarters as an Associate Corporate Development and M&A to shape the global strategy of the world's most equitable talent company. You will lead high-profile M&A transactions, financial modeling, and strategic partnerships, directly collaborating with the Global Executive Board while enjoying performance-based bonuses, share purchase options, and flexible hybrid working.

Key Facts

Location: Global HQ. Diemen, Netherlands (hybrid 2-5 days a week) Experience Required: 2–5 years direct M&A experience (Investment Banking, M&A Boutique, Big4, or Corporate M&A) Core Responsibilities: Financial modeling (DCF, merger models), due diligence coordination, investment memos Reporting To: Managing Director, Global Head of Corporate Development & M&A

What does the Associate Corporate Development and M&A role involve?

As an Associate in the Corporate Development & M&A team, you will drive end-to-end transaction execution across global buy-side, sell-side, joint ventures, and divestments.

Working directly alongside the Head of Corporate Development & M&A and the Global Executive Board, your primary focus includes:

• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Structuring complex financial models including discounted cash flow (DCF), merger models, trading multiples, and synergy impact analyses.
• Deal Execution & Due Diligence: Managing virtual data rooms (VDRs), issuing non-binding offers, and leading cross-functional tracks across Legal, Tax, HR, Finance, and IT.
• Market Screening: Mapping the global HR service landscape to qualify high-value strategic target opportunities.
• Executive Decision Support: Drafting investment memos, board decks, and strategic narratives detailing transaction risks, financial mechanics, and post-merger integration tracking.

Why join Randstad?

Randstad is dedicated to being the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. We combine advanced technology with a human touch to reshape global employment markets while fostering an inclusive workplace where high performers thrive.

What compensation and career growth benefits are offered?

We offer a transparent pay-for-performance culture designed to reward strategic impact:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary accompanied by performance-driven variable pay and entry into the Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work options balancing dynamic global headquarters collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Professional Development: Structured mentorship, direct exposure to executive leadership, and long-term career growth across a global corporate environment.

the world around us

We live in extraordinary times. Technology, society, the job market - they’re all rapidly advancing, and opening up previously unimagined opportunities. With innovation driving the world of work even faster, many of us are left wondering: how can I find a job that works for me?

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do; this goes for our clients, our candidates, our employees and society. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call this Human Forward.

what do you get in return?

In return for your talent and effort we pay a good, competitive salary and offer attractive benefits. Job security and a great work-life balance mean we take care of each other. Imagine having an instant network where everyone wants you to succeed. And we have the numbers to back that up: we’re 38,331 employees strong, with over 4,800 offices in 38 countries. And 47% of our management is female. Randstad’s performance standards are high, but as a team, we’ll make sure you reach and even exceed them through a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Joining our team means getting to work with great people. Each of them is crucial to maintaining our open-minded, entrepreneurial, and vibrant company culture. Sure you’ll work hard, but this hard work is also rewarded, and success is celebrated. It’s the culture you’ll find in any of our global Randstad offices.

human forward starts with you

Randstad’s purpose is: supporting people and organizations in realizing their true potential. And this starts with making your work meaningful every day. It’s people-work at its best. Making work meaningful.

about Randstad

The Randstad Group is a global leader in the HR services industry and specialized in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary Staffing and permanent placements to Inhouse Services, Professionals, and HR Solutions (including Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Services Programs, and outplacement). In 2017, Randstad generated revenue of € 23.3 billion. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad N.V. is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded. For more information, see www.randstad.com.