associate corporate development and m&a

Randstad Staffing; Diemen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Randstad’s Global Headquarters is seeking an Associate Corporate Development & M&A to shape the global strategy of the world’s equitable talent company.

You will lead end-to-end M&A transactions, financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic partnerships, working closely with the Global Executive Board while enjoying performance-based bonuses, share purchase options, and flexible hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 2–5 years direct M&A experience (Investment Banking, M&A Boutique, Big4, or Corporate M&A)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
• Global, cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership and executive board

Responsibilities

• Financial Modeling & Valuation: build DCF and merger models, synergy analyses
• Deal Execution & Due Diligence: manage data rooms, draft offers, coordinate across Legal, Tax, HR, Finance, IT
• Market Screening: map HR services landscape for strategic targets
• Executive Decision Support: prepare investment memos and board decks detailing risks and mechanics

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

M&A

Strategic analysis

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Virtual data rooms (VDRs)

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

education

• Bachelor