Strategy and M&A Associate

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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-starter, detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Role is based in Rotterdam.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.