M&A Director

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.

As an M&A Director in Marktlink’s Zagreb 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 Croatian 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.

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:

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

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  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. 

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

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  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.

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

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 Croatia, 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.

• 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.