CareerPlan

M&A Associate

Kontich, AntwerpenFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-10-29
Hybrid

Core

Evaluate investment opportunities from financial and strategic perspectives, execute transactions, and identify value creation opportunities for a portfolio of SMEs.

Role type

M&A Associate (Investment Banking/Corporate Finance)

Builds

Investment recommendations, financial models, and transaction structures for SME acquisitions and exits.

Domain

Private Equity / Investment Holding / SMEs

Required skills

Financial modelling, Valuation, Investment analysis, Due diligence, Deal execution, Stakeholder management, Strategic assessment, Risk assessment, Transaction coordination, Value creation identification

Preferred skills

Dutch fluency, French knowledge, Entrepreneurial mindset

Technologies

Financial modelling tools, Valuation software

Responsibilities

Develop investment recommendations combining financial analysis with commercial judgment; Run valuations and financial modelling; Assess investment opportunities by analysing target companies and market dynamics; Perform financial due diligence; Support deal execution and negotiations; Coordinate transaction processes; Identify value creation opportunities within potential acquisitions and existing portfolio companies; Support portfolio valuations and potential exits.

Seniority

Mid-level (3–5 years experience)