YOU ARE THE PERFECT FIT IF YOU…

• Hold a master’s degree in economics, management, business, or commercial engineering, with an excellent academic track record;
• Possess 4-6 years of experience in a similar M&A role (experience in transaction services is a plus but not essential);
• Are highly analytical, have critical thinking skills and are proficient in Excel;
• Seek a steep career path, with the opportunity to grow into a C-executive role;
• Want to achieve maximum impact, are ambitious and ready to roll up your sleeves;
• Work in a structured approach, and have the flexibility to quickly adapt;
• Have a passion for winning, just like the rest of our team;
• Enjoy working in an environment that is “informal, but professional”;
• Are fluent in both spoken and written Dutch and English, French is a plus.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Senior Associate in M&A to join our team in Kontich, with easy access to both Antwerp and Brussels. You will play a key role in guiding the growth of our portfolio companies by performing financial analysis, valuations and due diligence for M&A transactions, and collaborating with management to achieve sustainable success.
This unique role at Companions offers the best of both worlds: immersion in an investment environment and tangible impact within various enterprises across different sectors. This exposure promises a dynamic learning journey with a steep career path, where financial acumen, ownership and analytical skills become your winning advantage.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

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• Evaluating investment opportunities by reviewing available information and presenting your findings to the team.

• Performing valuations on target companies to determine potential financial returns and structuring the deal (mix of cash/equity/debt).
• Leading due diligence processes, critically examining financial statements and other available information to identify risks and opportunities.
• Leading both internal and external teams working on various due diligence streams such as tax, legal, operational, and strategic aspects.
• Managing project timelines and workflows to ensure all deal-related activities are completed on schedule.
• Supporting purchase price negotiations, including price, payment structure, and post-acquisition plans, based on due diligence findings.
• Coordinating with financial institutions to negotiate financing terms.
• Preparing and valuing potential exits for portfolio companies.
• Providing strategic advisory on M&A opportunities to key stakeholders and management teams and challenging the status quo by introducig new initiatives and structures to improve efficiency and outcomes.