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Strategic Analyst

Posted 7 Apr 2026
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2 to 5 years
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Full-time
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English (Fluent)

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As a Strategic Analyst at Marktlink, you support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. As an independent international M&A advisor, Marktlink combines deep market knowledge with a personal and pragmatic approach. Together with our label Marktlink Exit-Ready and other services such as Transaction Services, Legal and Debt Advisory, we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

Published on: 02 april, 2026

Your goal

At Marktlink, we work alongside entrepreneurs during some of the most important moments of their lives: selling or growing their business. As our organization continues to grow internationally, strategic decision-making plays an increasingly important role in shaping our next phase.

Your goal is simple: provide sharp strategic insights that help leadership make better and faster decisions. As Strategic Analyst, you act as the right hand to the CFO, supporting the Management Team and partner group with analyses, scenarios and clear narratives. You translate data, market developments and strategic plans into actionable insights that directly contribute to the growth and positioning of Marktlink.

At Marktlink, you are not just analyzing, you take ownership. You challenge assumptions, think ahead and proactively identify opportunities to build what’s next for our organization.

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct strategic analyses that directly support the Strategic Plan and growth decisions such as new markets, labels and international expansion;
  • Translate complex data and strategies into clear insights and compelling presentations for partners and management;
  • Advise and challenge the CFO, Managing Partners and Management Team on strategic priorities and positioning;
  • Prepare partner meetings and MT sessions where strategy, performance and ambitions are discussed;
  • Act as sparring partner to the CFO by shaping analyses, scenarios and strategic storylines;
  • Benchmark competitors, consultancies and market developments to identify opportunities and risks;
  • Support investment decisions and long-term growth initiatives;
  • Contribute to building a strong internal strategic narrative across the organization.

Your profile

  • 2–5 years of experience at a top strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy role within an international organization;
  • HBO or WO level of thinking and working;
  • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills;
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills, especially in PowerPoint;
  • Proactive and comfortable challenging the status quo;
  • Able to translate complex topics into clear and structured insights;
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leadership;
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment;
  • Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.

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;
  • In this role, you work directly with our most senior management and key stakeholders, offering you direct exposure and a steep learning curve.
  • Interesting investment opportunities;
  • Pension plan through Aegon;
  • Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;
  • Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
  • Yearly company ski-trip and Marktlink Gala.

Marktlink is al jaren toonaangevend op de Nederlandse M&A-markt. We groeien snel en hebben onlangs vestigingen geopend in België, Denemarken, Duitsland en het Verenigd Koninkrijk. In 2025 zal Marktlink in tien Europese landen actief zijn. Met een team van 200 medewerkers adviseerde Marktlink in 2022 bij ruim 150 transacties met een totale dealwaarde van € 1 miljard. Benieuwd naar wat wij nog meer doen? Kijk voor meer informatie op careers.marktlink.com.

Finance & Banking
Amsterdam
Active in 5 countries
200 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 30 years