Debt Advisory Senior Associate

Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

Your goal

Marktlink Debt Advisory is the latest addition to our growing business. With the demand for expert capital structuring and financing advice continuing to rise, we empower entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses with tailored debt solutions to support growth, acquisitions, and transitions.

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 funding, refinancings, recapitalisations and restructuring processes.
• Conduct financial and market analyses, build complex financial models, assess capital structures, and support decision-making with well-founded insights.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing materials, financing memoranda, and lender presentations.
• 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 technical expertise and client-oriented thinking. Additionally, we would like you to have:

• 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?

• 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!
• Leasing car;
• Interesting investment opportunities;
• Tablet/laptop and iPhone;
• Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and amazing colleagues;
• Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;
• Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
• We prioritise the mental well-being of our employees. That’s why we’ve partnered with OpenUp to offer professional mental health support;
• Yearly company ski-trip, Zandvoort Grand Prix and Marktlink Gala dinner;