Strategic Associate

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual Marktlink bonus

Unlimited holidays

Pension plan

Company ski-trip

Office lunch for a small contribution

Job summary

Marktlink is seeking a Strategic Associate in Amsterdam to provide sharp strategic insights that support the CFO and contribute to the growth of the organization. You will conduct strategic analyses, translate data into actionable insights, and act as a sparring partner with senior management.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to challenge the status quo. Marktlink offers competitive pay, unlimited holidays, and unique responsibilities from day one.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience at a top strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy role.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Proactive and comfortable challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analyses supporting growth decisions.
• Translate complex data into clear insights.
• Advise the CFO and Management Team on strategic priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

WO level of thinking and working

Tools

PowerPoint

Job 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 analysing, 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 organisation;
• 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;
• Interesting investment opportunities;
• 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.