Job description
Your goal 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.
Your responsibilities
In this role, you will drive business growth, manage major deals, and support building a high-performing team for our Zagreb office. Your key responsibilities: Cultivate and expand your professional network : Generate new leads, and drive business development activities to secure new clients and deals. 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.
Grow and lead your own deal team: Providing strategic and technical guidance and hands-on support to ensure successful deal execution. 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.
Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives: Proactively driving strategic initiatives which contribute to Marktlink’s ambitious growth strategy the Croatian mid-market.
Your profile
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. Why us? 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.