M&A Manager

Marktlink M&A has led the Dutch M&A market for years, is growing fast and is opening new locations in Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom. In 2025, Marktlink M&A will impact the M&A market from offices in 10 European countries.

We are launching and running new businesses and are looking for M&A professionals to join our new office in Manchester in the United Kingdom. Are you an experienced M&A professional and in for a huge challenge? Do you want to build a new office together with the team? Are you passionate about the mid-market? Do you want to become an M&A Partner within a few years? Do you want to shape future of M&A and impact the mid-market in Manchester? Here's you chance! We are looking for an ambitious M&A Manager to join our Manchester team.

With a team of 150 employees, we focus on transactions with a deal value of between €2.5 and €300 million. In 2019, we advised on 80 transactions with a total value of almost €1 billion. In 2020, we advised on 100 transactions. Marktlink distinguishes itself in the M&A market for its energetic, no-nonsense and above all entrepreneurial approach; the Marktlink DNA is getting deals done!

As an M&A Manager at Marktlink you will be responsible for the entire process. From generating the lead, the first pitch until the final closing. On a daily basis you are a Business Developer, a Project Manager and a Deal Captain, all at the same time.

You will focus on building up a network, managing the deal team of passionate deal makers and together you advise and guide our mid-market clients through the entire buy-side or sell-side process. Marktlink has no specific industry focus. We cover almost all industries, which means you can bring your own network or start building it up based on your preference. Based on your revenue you can become a Partner in a few years.

Ideally you bring 5+ years of experience as an M&A professional. Your M&A track record, financial experience, commercial mindset and genuine interest in entrepreneurs will make sure you succeed in dealmaking.

You are sharp, accurate, result-oriented, think on your feet and like to get things done. Furthermore, we expect you to deliver the following experience and competencies:

• Master’s degree in Finance, or an industry-specific qualification (ACCA, CF etc.)
• A track record in deal-closing and an active business network with trusted relationships in the UK
• You are a social and entrepreneurial person who has practical and strategic insight as well as tactical and commercial insight
• You are analytically strong, punctual and target-driven
• You are passionate about SMEs and- you have a genuine interest in entrepreneurs
• An eye for personal relationships and excellent communication skills are a must
• You are driven to realise ambitious, yet achievable revenue targets
• Fluency in English is mandatory
  

In addition to the requirements, we are looking for personality. Who are you? What drives you? What makes you stand out?

What we offer

• You will receive a competitive salary and an attractive bonus
• Unlimited holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Continued focus on your career growth
• An informal, open yet ambitious company culture

Joining our company will give you the opportunity to shape your M&A future. We are eager to get to know you! Send in your application today by submitting your CV, a short cover letter and a video (optional) by using the application button.