Strategic Associate

Marktlink Fusies & Overnames B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited holidays

Annual bonus

Pension plan via ASR

HP laptop provided

iPhone provided

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Marktlink, an independent international M&A advisor based in Amsterdam, seeks a Strategic Associate to support the CFO and Management Team with analyses, scenarios and clear narratives. You translate data and market developments into actionable insights, provide sharp strategic recommendations, and prepare presentations for partners and MT meetings.

You take ownership, challenge assumptions, and help shape Marktlink's growth and positioning. Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

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. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

• Amsterdam
• HR
• Full-time

Description

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.

Requirements

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?

At Marktlink, we're not just dealmakers, we're future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we're redefining the world of M&A. Here's what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:

• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;
• Unlimited holidays. A unique blend of freedom and responsibility;
• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Pension plan via ASR;
• HP laptop and iPhone;
• Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;
• Tailor-made training and personal development;
• Opportunity to participate in our funds under favorable conditions;
• Yearly company ski-trip, Marktlink Gala & Marktlink Connect.

Once accepted, a pre-employment screening follows.

Marktlink does not provide IND sponsorship for positions.