Investment Banking Senior Analyst / Associate
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
About the Role
We are partnering with a leading international investment bank in Amsterdam that is looking to hire an Investment Banking Senior Analyst / Associate to join its Corporate Finance & M&A team. The successful candidate will work alongside senior bankers on domestic and cross-border transactions across Energy Transition & Infrastructure, TMT industries, supporting the execution of complex strategic and financial advisory mandates.
This role offers outstanding exposure to high-profile transactions, direct interaction with clients and senior stakeholders, and a clear pathway for long-term career development within Investment Banking.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of live M&A transactions from origination through to completion.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, Trading Comparables, Transaction Comparables, Merger Models and LBO analyses.
- Prepare pitch books, teasers, information memoranda, management presentations and other marketing materials.
- Conduct company, industry and market research to support transaction execution and business development initiatives.
- Perform financial statement analysis, valuation and strategic assessments.
- Assist in due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, lawyers, accountants and other external advisors.
- Prepare investment committee materials and internal approval documentation.
- Monitor capital markets, industry trends and transaction activity across relevant sectors.
- Support senior bankers in client relationship management and business development efforts.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- 2–5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Transaction Services or Deal Advisory.
- Strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
- Experience supporting live M&A transactions.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent English is required; Dutch and other European languages are advantageous but not essential.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions.
- Experience within Energy Infrastructure, Broader Industrials or other relevant sectors.
- Knowledge of capital markets and corporate finance concepts.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Exposure to high-profile domestic and international transactions.
- Lean deal teams with significant responsibility from day one.Direct interaction with Managing Directors, clients and financial sponsors.
- Comprehensive technical and professional development.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus.
- Excellent long-term career progression and strong exit opportunities into Private Equity, Growth Equity, Corporate Development and Strategy.