Strategic M&A Associate — Global Transactions & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Hybrid work (2-5 days)

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an Associate in Global Headquarters 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, collaborating with the Global Executive Board while enjoying performance-based bonuses, share purchase options, and flexible hybrid working.

Location: Diemen, Netherlands (hybrid 2-5 days a week).

Qualifications

• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Structuring complex financial models including 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial Modeling

M&A

Strategic Analysis

Deal Execution

Job description

Randstad is seeking an Associate in Global Headquarters 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, collaborating with the Global Executive Board while enjoying performance-based bonuses, share purchase options, and flexible hybrid working.

Location: Diemen, Netherlands (hybrid 2-5 days a week).