Strategic Associate

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Unlimited holidays

Exposure to senior management

Pension plan

Job summary

Marktlink is seeking a Strategic Associate to work alongside the CFO and management team, translating data and market developments into actionable insights that drive growth. You will own strategic analyses, craft clear narratives, and challenge assumptions to shape Marktlink's next phase.

You will directly support senior leadership, prepare partner meetings, and benchmark market developments to spot opportunities and risks in an international, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a top strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy role in an international organization.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills with strong storytelling and presentation abilities.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analyses that support the strategic plan and growth decisions.
• Translate complex data into clear insights and compelling presentations for partners and management.
• Advise and challenge the CFO and senior leadership on strategic priorities.
• Prepare partner meetings and MT sessions on strategy, performance and ambitions.
• Benchmark competitors and market developments to identify opportunities and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Storytelling

Presentation skills

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Dutch a plus

Education

WO level thinking

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Marktlink supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. As an independent international M&A advisor, Marktlink combines deep market knowledge with a personal and pragmatic approach. Together with our label Marktlink Exit-Ready and other services such as Transaction Services, Legal and Debt Advisory, we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

Your goal

At Marktlink, we work alongside entrepreneurs during some of the most important moments of their lives: selling or growing their business. As our organization continues to grow internationally, strategic decision-making plays an increasingly important role in shaping our next phase.

Your goal is simple. Provide sharp strategic insights that help leadership make better and faster decisions. As Strategic Associate, you act as the right hand to the CFO, supporting the Management Team and partner group with analyses, scenarios and clear narratives. You translate data, market developments and strategic plans into actionable insights that directly contribute to the growth and positioning of Marktlink.

At Marktlink, you are not just analyzing, you take ownership. You challenge assumptions, think ahead and proactively identify opportunities to build what's next for our organization.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analyses that directly support the Strategic Plan and growth decisions such as new markets, labels and international expansion;
• Translate complex data and strategies into clear insights and compelling presentations for partners and management;
• Advise and challenge the CFO, Managing Partners and Management Team on strategic priorities and positioning;
• Prepare partner meetings and MT sessions where strategy, performance and ambitions are discussed;
• Act as sparring partner to the CFO by shaping analyses, scenarios and strategic storylines;
• Benchmark competitors, consultancies and market developments to identify opportunities and risks;
• Support investment decisions and long-term growth initiatives;
• Contribute to building a strong internal strategic narrative across the organization.

Your profile

• 2-5 years of experience at a top strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy role within an international organization;
• WO level of thinking and working;
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills;
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, especially in PowerPoint;
• Proactive and comfortable challenging the status quo;
• Able to translate complex topics into clear and structured insights;
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leadership;
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment;
• Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.

Why us?

• You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;
• Unlimited holidays. Work hard. Play hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility;
• In this role, you work directly with our most senior management and key stakeholders, offering you direct exposure and a steep learning curve.
• Pension plan through Aegon;
• Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;
• Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
• Yearly company ski-trip and Marktlink Gala.

Our DEI Statement

At Marktlink, we believe diverse teams deliver better results for our clients. Entrepreneurs don't always follow fixed paths and neither do we. We value equal opportunity and welcome different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

That's okay. We know great people don't always fit every box. If you have the drive, curiosity and ownership to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.