M&A Director

Your goal

As an M&A Director in Marktlink’s Hamburg 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 German market, leveraging your established network and building new relationships across a diverse range of industries. In addition to driving deal origination and execution, you will take a proactive role in leading and mentoring the team, fostering their development, and contributing to the firm’s dynamic and high-performing culture. 
 
 Your success in driving deals and further expanding our market footprint will unlock a clear path to promotion to Partner very swiftly when you demonstrate your contribution to growing a successful team. In this vein – we are looking for the best M&A professionals ready to seize this opportunity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
 
 Marktlink is one of the largest independent M&A firm throughout Europe. It is active in the mid-market, adding value to entrepreneurs, business owners and financial institutions throughout the full M&A journey:

• ~400 people, in 22 offices, across 11 countries … and growing!

• Delivered ~one billion in value through M&A deals last year alone;

• Dedicated deal origination function to assist in driving lead generation;

• Exit readiness consulting service designed to enhance longer term deal outcomes;

• Multi award winning M&A Lead Advisory;

• 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 into proprietary deal tech and AI platform.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will drive business growth, manage major deals, and support building a high-performing team for our Hamburg office. Your key responsibilities:

• Cultivate and expand your professional network: Generate new leads, and drive business development activities to secure new clients and deals.

• Oversee the full transaction lifecycle: Managing every stage of the deal process from initial contact through the preparation and execution phases to a successful closing. 

• Grow and lead your own deal team: Providing strategic and technical guidance and hands-on support to ensure successful deal execution.

• Build and maintain prospect and client relationships: Acting as the primary point of contact for prospects and clients, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with entrepreneurs and key stakeholders.

• Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives: Proactively driving strategic initiatives which contribute to Marktlink’s ambitious growth strategy in the Hamburg and wider German mid-market.

Your profile

We’re seeking an experienced M&A professional:

• Experience: You bring at least 5 years of M&A Lead Advisory experience, with a proven track record in deal-closing and demonstrable business development success (past and live pipeline).

• Established Network: You have an active network of trusted relationships in Spain, with a strong ability to leverage these connections for business growth in our target markets.

• Commercial Acumen: You possess a commercial mindset and a genuine passion for working alongside entrepreneurs to achieve their goals.

• Quality Orientated:  You demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all workstreams, while upholding high standards of precision and quality throughout the deal process to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Exceptional communication skills: Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, enabling you to build, nurture, and maintain valuable client and stakeholder relationships.

Why us?

• You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink Group performance-based bonus;

• An uncapped market leading individual bonus based on the personal impact you have. We want those that generate and deliver projects to directly benefit in our meritocracy;

• Unlimited holidays. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility!

• Significant responsibility from day one, flexible working hours and  supportive, like-minded, and ambitious colleagues;

• Focus on personal and career growth, including regular learning and development programmes;

• A rare opportunity to play a major role in the strategic growth and development of a highly successful pan-European business

• Yearly company ski-trip, Marktlink Gala & Marktlink Connect;

• As much, or as little, international travel as you deem important to grow your business.