Analyst Equity & ECM Advisory

Company Oaklins Type Vacancy Location Amsterdam Sector Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions Required language Dutch

As a result of our continuous growth, we are currently looking for an analyst to further expand our Equity & ECM Advisory team in our Amsterdam office.

Oaklins' Equity & ECM Advisory professionals support public and private companies, management teams, shareholders and financial sponsors on a wide range of (complex) transactions. Having an independent position, we use our knowledge and our network to identify solutions best suited to our clients’ needs.

As an Equity & ECM advisor, you will provide expert advice on equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, share issues and block trades. In addition, you will also assist listed clients on M&A buy- and sell-side transactions, public offers and fairness opinions. You will also provide expert advice on (pre-IPO) equity capital raisings for private companies.

We are looking for people that are motivated, eager to learn, and are passionate about Equity & ECM Advisory. The job comes with a high level of responsibility and opportunity to experience a steep learning curve. You'll receive on-the-job training and benefit from working in a specialized team.

• Conduct equity capital markets and industry research
• Conduct research on venture capital and scale-ups to identify high growth companies with potential for servicing their full life cycle from private capital raisings, pre-IPO advice till IPO transactions
• Work on high profile equity capital markets, public M&A and growth equity fundraise transactions and play a key role in process control, document preparation, communicating with parties, and negotiating to completion
• Recognize the client’s need and propose suitable (equity) financing solutions
• Analyze the past and future development of companies, assess their positioning in the market, assess their financial performance and build valuation models
• In the context of project work and client acquisition, you create meaningful presentations that get to the point and present complex contents in an understandable way
• Experience a steep learning curve and quickly learn to take responsibility and initiative under the general supervision of senior colleagues
• Develop relationship skills through client contact and by teaming up with your colleagues from the M&A, Debt and Valuations teams within Oaklins Netherlands as well as Oaklins offices worldwide

• Master’s degree in Business economics or related program, excellent academic background
• Relevant experience, for example, through previous internships
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbally
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding work ethic
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with an eye for detail
• Creative, open-minded and solution-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

• Extensive lunch (and good coffee)
• A high level of responsibility and autonomy
• Working in close-knit deal teams of enthusiastic and ambitious colleagues
• A bonus for achieving great results
• A fast-growing company with interesting clients
• Professional and personal development guidance (Oaklins Academy)
• Global exchange program
• Attend inspirational and fun events with the team, as well as trips abroad

At Oaklins Netherlands we welcome everyone to apply. We place great value on equal treatment and believe we can only reach our full potential through diversity, combining a diverse set of skills and perspectives. We are excited to meet and learn all about you. Are you up for the challenge?