M&A Internship / Analyst

Oaklins is a global organization that provides M&A and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, private equity firms, and global corporations aiming to build and expand their businesses. It prides itself on putting heart into every deal, helping clients achieve more than they ever imagined.

Oaklins is characterized by its international presence, with advisory teams in 45 countries across the globe. Its clients have access to potential buyers and sellers everywhere, from Stockholm to Shanghai, from New York to São Paulo. This expansive network enables Oaklins to find the best and most suitable deals for each client through cross-border collaboration.

Oaklins places great emphasis on integrity and trust within its team, passionately sharing ideas globally to learn more and deliver better results for each client. It is governed by an international executive committee, and places a high value on teamwork and collaboration.

As an intern, you'll have the chance to work alongside both junior and senior Oaklins professionals, actively participating in a range of M&A transaction aspects. You'll be integral to the development of client presentations, building valuation models, conducting industry research, and identifying potential buyers and targets across various industries. This hands-on experience will give you a taste of the Oaklins culture and provide you with an in-depth understanding of the work they do.

Oaklins doesn't just provide an internship - they offer an Intern Academy. Here, you'll experience an effective and structured learning program, tackling topics like valuation, financial modelling, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), due diligence, and contracting. This academy is designed to equip the next generation of dealmakers with the knowledge and skills to excel in the M&A industry. Their goal is to inform, engage, and inspire interns to perform at the top of their potential, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the sector and insight into the day-to-day activities of their analysts.

• Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or another financial or technical field.
• You are available for at least 3 months and enrolled at university.
• Ambitious, proactive, analytical, strong in numbers, team player, able to perform well under pressure.
• Above-average academic performance combined with extracurricular activities and/or student associations.
• Fluent in Dutch (preferred) and English language.