Debt Advisory Senior Associate

Marktlink supports 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.

Description

Your goal

Marktlink Debt Advisory is one of the newest additions to our growing business. Within Marktlink Debt Advisory, you'll have the opportunity to empower entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses with tailored debt solutions to support growth, acquisitions, and transitions as the demand for expert capital structuring and financing advice continues to rise.

You will work on diverse and challenging financing transactions that require analytical insight, commercial thinking, and strong execution skills. You'll support clients in navigating acquisition financing, refinancing, capital raising and recapitalisation processes. All within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment where you'll gain real responsibility from day one.

Your responsibilities

As Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in project execution and client support. You will:

• Support clients in arranging acquisition financing, refinancings and restructuring processes.
• Conduct financial and company analyses, build complex financial models, assess capital structures, and support decision-making with well-founded insights.
• Assist in the preparation of complex financial models, financing memoranda, and management meetings.
• Participate in client meetings, lender negotiations and transaction structuring discussions.
• Guide and review the work of junior analysts, and collaborate closely with other mid-level team members.

Your profile

You are hands-on, entrepreneurial, and driven to build something new. You are excited to be part of a dynamic and ambitious team, and you bring a mix of curiosity, a learning mindset and a client-oriented way of thinking.

• A master's degree in Finance or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial advisory, corporate finance or investment banking, preferably in leveraged finance, structured finance, or debt advisory.
• Native Dutch fluency and strong command of written and verbal English.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• A good understanding of financing structures, credit analysis, and LMA documentation.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial mindset and drive to succeed.

Why us?

1. You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;
2. Unlimited holidays. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility!
3. Depending on your role and eligibility, we offer a flexible mobility scheme, including Lease a Bike and other applicable mobility benefits;
4. Interesting investment opportunities;
5. Pension plan through Aegon;
6. Tablet/laptop and iPhone;
7. Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;
8. Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;
9. A brand-new, centrally located office in Amsterdam;
10. Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
11. We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That's why we've partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support;
12. Yearly company ski-trip and Marktlink Gala.