Your goal
Our vision is bold: to become Europe's leading independent M&A advisory firm by 2030. In Belgium, this means expanding to a team of 25 professionals across five offices — and you could be part of that journey.
To support our continued growth, we are currently seeking a full-time Associate to join our team in Antwerp. As an Associate at Marktlink Belgium, you will collaborate closely with seasoned M&A professionals, advising entrepreneurs throughout the entire transaction process — from business valuation and market research to deal structuring, negotiations, and closing.
Who are we looking for?
You are a driven, analytical person with a strong interest in corporate finance and entrepreneurship. Ideally, you bring some prior experience in areas such M&A, corporate finance, private equity, audit or equity research, though this is considered a plus rather than a requirement. You're ready to hit the ground running and eager to grow in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment.
If you're looking for a steep learning curve, real responsibility from day one, and the chance to shape the future of Belgian SMEs, we'd love to hear from you
Your responsibilities
As part of our team, you'll be involved in every stage of the M&A process. Your work will be varied, challenging, and impactful — no two days are the same. Here's what you can expect:
* Mapping sectors and identifying potential acquisition or investment opportunities by analysing market players, trends, and buyer/seller landscapes
* Building financial models and business plans, and conducting valuations
* Writing key documents such as information memorandums, management presentations, and pitch materials
* Setting up and managing digital data rooms and following up on due diligence processes
* Interacting with potential buyers and sellers, playing a role in the flow of information, coordination of questions, and ongoing dialogue throughout the deal process.
Your profile
* You hold a university degree in economics, finance or a related field
* You're entrepreneurial, socially engaged and combine strategic thinking with commercial awareness
* Analytical, accurate and driven — you know how to set goals and go after them
* A true team player, but also comfortable working independently
* Eager to learn, highly motivated and always looking to improve
* You're comfortable with Excel and PowerPoint and know how to use them to tell a clear story
* You communicate with ease, build strong relationships, and speak and write fluently in both Dutch and English
Why us?
* An attractive salary package with clear opportunities for growth
* Responsibility and impact from day one
* Strong focus on your development, with a clear career path, hands-on learning and coaching from experts
* A dynamic, ambitious work environment with amazing colleagues
If you are interested, please click the apply button above