M&A Associate

Marktlink operates as an international specialist in mergers and acquisitions, offering discreet, independent advice through its brands Marktlink Exit‑Ready, Marktlink Transaction Services and Marktlink Capital. The firm assists owners in preparing businesses for sale, navigating the full transaction journey, and provides access to private‑equity and venture‑capital opportunities. In the associate position you will join several deal teams that support entrepreneurs buying or selling companies. Typical duties include conducting market and business research, preparing valuation models and bid packages, identifying and contacting prospective buyers and sellers, expanding and nurturing the firm’s network, drafting financing proposals and helping resolve funding matters, as well as providing broad assistance to the project manager throughout each transaction. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in finance or a comparable bachelor’s qualification complemented by a finance‑focused master’s programme. You should be sociable, entrepreneurial and possess a clear strategic and commercial mindset, combined with strong analytical abilities, punctuality and a results‑driven attitude. Experience or a clear interest in the SME sector is required, together with excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in both Swiss and English. Marktlink promotes a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where continuous learning is embedded through the Marktlink Academy and regular knowledge‑sharing sessions. The company values a balanced lifestyle, offering flexible hours, unlimited vacation, a competitive remuneration package with a bonus,