Senior M&A Associate

Marktlink

  • Manchester
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Your goalMarktlink is one of the largest independent M&A firms in Europe, operating in the mid-market and delivering value to entrepreneurs, business owners, and financial institutions throughout the full M&A journey:
  • ~400 people, in 20 offices, across 9 countries … and growing!
  • Delivered ~£1bn in value through M&A deals last year alone;
  • Multi award winning M&A Lead Advisory;
  • Dedicated deal origination function to facilitate lead generation;
  • Exit Ready consulting service designed to enhance longer term deal outcomes;
  • Fast growing Transaction Services and Debt Advisory service lines;
  • Capital fund investment team with ~two billion AuM (assets under management), investing on behalf of entrepreneurs into market leading private equity funds;
  • Full-service support functions, including significant investment and in-house teams developing proprietary deal tech and AI platform.
As a Senior Associate in Marktlink’s Manchester office you will play a pivotal role in our continued rapid growth as a leading full-service M&A advisory firm.You will be instrumental in growing Marktlink’s presence in the North-West market, building relationships across a diverse range of industries. You will work as part of a deal team that guides entrepreneurs in their strategic plans, including buying or selling a company.You are financially and analytically strong, but above all commercially and socially skilled. You have several years of experience as an M&A professional and/or are a full-qualified Chartered Accountant capable of demonstrating clear commerciality and a desire to perform in a fast-paced, deal-focused environment.Your success in driving deals and further expanding our market footprint will unlock a swift and clear path to promotion when you demonstrate your contribution to growing a successful team. In this vein we are looking for the best prospective M&A professionals ready to seize this opportunity in an entrepreneurial and empowering environment.As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the entirety of the M&A proces, from business origination and, conversion through to execution. You will be responsible for building your professional network and building on the profile of Marktlink in the UK M&A community. Marktlink provides the opportunity to be actively involved in the full deal lifecycle, taking on meaningful responsibility - supporting your progression toward becoming a dealmaker. Moreover, you will take a proactive role in contributing to the firm’s dynamic and high-performing culture.Your responsibilitiesAs a Senior M&A Associate you can broadly expect the following:
  • Performing business, financial and market analysis;
  • Preparing company valuations and deal documentation;
  • Researching, approaching and building relationships with potential buyers and sellers;
  • Building and maintaining the (Marktlink) network and developing your own professional network;
  • Preparing financing applications and solving financing issues;
  • Providing broad support to the senior team members during projects.
Your profile
  • Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent (ACA / CFA);
  • You have a minimum of two years of work experience in M&A or can demonstrate strong commercial and applicable experience with clear motivations and relevant skillset to pursue a successful career in mid-market M&A;
  • You are a social and entrepreneurial person who is commercially minded;
  • In addition to being analytically strong, you are punctual and goal-oriented;
  • Capable of working autonomosly and self-sufficiently, with a focus on results-based performance;
  • Demonstrable experience working with C-Suite / business owners / decision makers is an advantage;
  • The ability to build strong relationships and excellent communication skills is key;
  • An excellent command of the English language.
Please note: For this role we don't provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.Why us?At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers — we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;
  • Unlimited holidays — work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility;
  • Competitive salary and annual bonus;
  • HP laptop and iPhone;
  • Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;
  • Tailor-made training and personal development — because growth never stops;
  • International events and collaboration opportunities with colleagues across our European offices;
  • Annual paid ski trip and the international Marktlink Gala.
A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.

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