Investment Analyst

A highly active, technology-focused investment platform is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Amsterdam investment team.

The firm follows an entrepreneurial buy-and-build strategy, investing behind established technology and online-services businesses and supporting their expansion through both organic growth and acquisitions. Backed by long-term private capital, the platform is able to focus on building businesses over time rather than investing around a traditional short-term fund cycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their investment career who wants significant transaction exposure and responsibility. You will work in lean deal teams alongside experienced investment professionals and contribute across the entire M&A lifecycle, from identifying potential acquisition targets through analysis, due diligence, investment approval and closing.

The environment is highly acquisitive and international, giving you exposure to a significant volume and variety of transactions across European and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyse potential investment and acquisition opportunities across existing and new markets
• Build financial and valuation models and assess transaction economics
• Prepare investment cases, investment proposals and materials for internal decision-making
• Support transactions throughout the full M&A process, from initial assessment through signing and closing
• Participate in commercial, financial, legal and operational due diligence processes
• Analyse industries, competitive landscapes and market trends to identify attractive acquisition opportunities
• Support transaction structuring, valuation discussions and preparation of deal documentation
• Work directly with senior investment professionals, management teams, founders and external advisors
• Help develop relationships with M&A advisors, private equity firms, accountants, lawyers and other sources of deal flow
• Contribute to the continued development of an ambitious international buy-and-build platform

Requirements

• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience in private equity, investment banking, M&A, transaction services, corporate finance, strategy consulting or a closely related field; strong internship experience will also be considered
• Strong academic background, ideally with a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Business, Engineering or another analytical discipline
• Strong financial analysis, valuation and modelling capabilities
• Solid understanding of financial statements and fundamental corporate finance concepts
• Genuine interest in M&A, investing, technology and entrepreneurship
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership from an early stage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent Dutch and English;