M&A Associate Manchester M&A UK

Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services, 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 profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

Published on: 20 February, 2025

Your goal

Being an M&A Associate is the first career step to becoming a dealmaker. You will work for several deal teams that guide entrepreneurs in buying or selling a company. You are financially and analytically strong, but above all commercially and socially skilled. You will not merely be working on spreadsheets; you will be involved in the entire process and meet clients from day one!

At Marktlink we invest in our talent and reinforce each other's strengths. That's why we work in multidisciplinary teams. Through the Marktlink Academy, you will be offered multiple courses at every stage of your career. In addition, learning on the job is essential in mergers and acquisitions and we organise monthly sessions to share knowledge. A healthy work-life balance and informal working atmosphere are very important to us. We also actively promote and encourage collaboration and partnerships across our international office network, on both a personal and professional level.

Your responsibilities

As an M&A Associate (Junior M&A Consultant) at Marktlink, you can roughly expect the following tasks:

• Perform business and market analyses;
• Preparation of valuations and deal documentation;
• Getting to know potential buyers and sellers;
• Approaching new buyers and sellers;
• Building and maintaining the Marktlink network and developing your own professional network;
• Drafting financing applications and resolving financing issues;
• Broad support of the manager during projects.

Your profile

• You have completed a university degree in finance (or a related discipline) or a college degree;
• You have completed relevant internships or work experience;
• You are looking to take your first step into a career in M&A;
• You are a social and approachable person with commercial and entrepreneurial insight;
• In addition to strong analytical skills, you are punctual and goal-oriented;
• Demonstrable affinity with the SME sector;
• An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are essential;
• Excellent command of the English language.

Please note: We do not provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. 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!
• Pension plan;
• HP tablet/laptop and iPhone;
• Lots of responsibility from day one, with the ability to contribute to all areas and client-facing from the outset;
• Opportunity to work on a broad range of M&A projects, including local, national, and international clients;
• Flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;
• Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;
• We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That's why we've partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support;
• Team socials alongside company events such as annual ski-trip, Zandvoort Grand Prix, and Marktlink Gala dinner.

A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract. Our hiring process Step 1: Let's connect

Once you've applied, expect our response within five working days.

Step 2: Let's meet

Discover how you and Marktlink align. Let's chat, be it over a phone call or in person.

Step 3: Let's dive deep

In search of top talent, we evaluate your skills and qualities through a presentation and Talent Motivation Analysis (TMA) to ensure a perfect match.

Step 4: Let's start

After nailing the final interview, get ready for the offer. Once accepted, a pre-employment screening follows. If all goes well, you can sign and we'll celebrate with champagne!

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