MarquardBahls

Strategy and M&A Associate

Rotterdam Full time

Summary 

In this role, you will mainly support M&A in strategy definition, deal analysis and transaction execution. You will play a key role in analysing, modelling, due diligence coordination, and project management, ensuring timely reporting and alignment with executive stakeholders. The position offers broad exposure to high-impact initiatives and different stakeholders in Advario, requiring strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. 

 

Major duties/responsibilities 

M&A Associate Core Responsibilities: 

  • Support end-to-end M&A transaction processes, including target screening, financial valuation, due diligence, deal execution, and integration planning. 

  • Build and maintain financial models for target evaluation, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and merger consequences modeling 

  • Support due diligence processes by coordinating data requests, analysing financial information, and preparing summary findings 

  • Conduct comprehensive market research, competitor analysis, and industry benchmarking to support strategic decision-making. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams (Legal, Finance, HR, Operations, IT, etc.) to gather and analyse data relevant to ongoing and prospective transactions. 

  • Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and investment memos for internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Monitor and track deal pipeline activities, providing regular updates to the Strategy and M&A leadership team. 

  • Assist in post-merger integration efforts by coordinating with internal teams and tracking progress against integration milestones. 

 

General: 

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of M&A and PMO processes, templates, and best practices. 

  • Ensure high-quality work output, attention to detail, and effective stakeholder communication. 

  • Perform other duties as required to support the Strategy and M&A function 

 

Your profile  

  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience in M&A and structured finance, investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, or related fields. 

  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

  • Strong organizational and project coordination capabilities, with some experience in PMO or project reporting considered a plus. 

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools. 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience interacting with cross-functional teams and senior management. 

  • Master’s degree in business administration, economics, a technical degree or a related discipline. 

  • Highly motivated, self-starting, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Working conditions 

  • Role is based in Rotterdam 

  • >10% of travel may be required