At NKP | M&A Insights, we equip top-tier private equity funds, M&A advisory firms, and other key stakeholders with the intelligence they need to close successful deals across Europe. As we expand our coverage and client base, we’re looking for a sharp, ambitious Associate to strengthen our core operational and client-facing team.
In this role, you will dive into live M&A markets, research high-potential companies, analyze deals, and engage directly with senior decision-makers — from fund partners to founders — in a highly international setting.
Curate and prepare our daily intelligence feed for specific markets and industry segments.
Research, analyze, and write M&A case studies by combining direct dialogue with investors, company owners, and advisory firms with thorough desk research.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and other key M&A stakeholders.
Identify, approach, and engage company owners to develop new cases.
Contribute to sales meetings, presentations, and other business development initiatives.
Take on ad-hoc research and administrative projects to support our fast-growing team.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, finance, or economics.
0–2 years of professional experience — recent graduates welcome.
Exceptional communication skills and professional fluency in English (English as mother tongue or bilingual would be an advantage but not a requirement)
Sharp attention to detail and strong sense of ownership.
Ability to think on your feet and work with high energy in a fast-paced environment.
Genuine and documented interest in M&A, private equity, and the wider corporate finance landscape (can be academic and/or professional e.g. previous internships or student jobs)
Front-row seat to the European M&A market — work directly with top-tier dealmakers.
International exposure across multiple markets and sectors.
Flat, entrepreneurial team structure where your ideas matter from day one.
Opportunity to grow with a market-leading SaaS platform that’s expanding rapidly
This job comes with several perks and benefits