About BNP Paribas Advisory Netherlands
BNP Paribas is strongly anchored in the Dutch market with our activities in the Netherlands dating back to 1863. As a global full-service bank with the #1 European Investment Banking franchise, we strive to be the first choice for all of our clients’ financial needs. The growing Advisory Netherlands team consists of approx. 10 bankers and is responsible for the origination and execution of Mergers & Acquisitions, supported by a pan-European platform of 400+ bankers across Advisory teams and Industry Groups.
Your new role
- Advising large corporate clients and financial sponsors on M&A (incl. ECM) processes, playing a critical role in driving the day-to-day execution of M&A mandates forward
- Contribute to the origination of M&A mandates and the broader strategic client dialogues, in close collaboration with Industry Groups across EMEA as well as local Coverage teams and product partners (such as Leveraged Finance and ECM)
Your responsibilities
- Leading the day-to-day execution of M&A mandates end-to-end — running the deal team, owning the quality and integrity of client deliverables (presentations, models/valuation, marketing materials), and managing workstreams to timeline with appropriate D/MD oversight
- Acting as a primary point of contact for clients and counterparties throughout live processes, coordinating closely with Industry Groups, Coverage and product partners and directing external advisers (a.o. legal, tax, accounting)
- Contributing actively to origination and client development — helping shape strategic ideas, marketing materials and efforts, and supporting the building and deepening of long-term client relationships in close collaboration with Coverage and Industry Groups
- Managing, mentoring and developing the junior team — overseeing the work of associates and analysts, providing guidance and feedback, and contributing to overall training and development
What we offer
- The opportunity to work on highly visible sell- and buy-side M&A for blue-chip clients in the Netherlands and beyond, leveraging BNP Paribas’ global investment banking platform
- Become part of an ambitious and growing team of motivated individuals, collaborating closely with Industry Groups, Coverage and product partners across BNP Paribas’ EMEA platform
- Participation in BNP Paribas’ structured training and development program (IB Academy)
- Work from our newly developed headquarters that was designed to meet the highest sustainability standards in the Netherlands, conveniently located at the Zuidas in Amsterdam
- A competitive remuneration package (base salary + bonus)
Who you are
- You have approximately 6-8 years of investment banking (M&A) experience within a bank or advisory boutique, with a demonstrated track record of leading the execution and contributing to the origination of M&A transactions
- Strong M&A project leadership — able to run multiple live processes in parallel, direct a deal team, and take full ownership of transaction execution and client deliverables
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills — able to distil key messages into crisp, well-substantiated materials and to represent the team credibly with clients and further stakeholders
- Ability to review, quality-control and guide complex financial modelling and valuation work (DCF, LBO, multiples, merger models) with the seniority to steer these workstreams rather than solely build them
- Full professional proficiency in Dutch language is a requirement
- Proven ability to mentor, develop and manage associates and analysts
Who we are
Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) is part of BNP Paribas, the European Union’s leading bank and a key player in international banking. BNP Paribas has a presence in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, including nearly 145,000 in Europe. In the Netherlands, with 2,000 employees at our ten entities, we offer solutions and advice in real estate, asset management, insurance, financing, leasing and mobility.
Why choose BNP Paribas as an employer
What we do will only be of value if it contributes to a sustainable and inclusive society within safe planetary boundaries. We act responsibly and find it important that you do the same. Together, we can make all the difference and have an impact.
Your potential is limitless, just like our drive and commitment. It’s important to us for our people to keep growing and developing. So, not only do we give you access to training and courses of all kinds, but there are also plenty of career opportunities to grow into other parts of the BNP Paribas Group locally and internationally.
It’s important to us for our employees to feel comfortable. We stand for a diverse and inclusive workplace where everybody can be themselves: an informal and open working environment with a wide variety of backgrounds, both locally and internationally, where a flexible and hybrid way of working is the standard.
To find out more about what it’s like to work for us, see Your career at BNP Paribas in the Netherlands: Discover opportunities
Does this sound like you?
To apply, simply upload your curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter by 25 September 2026, and we’ll be glad to invite you for an introductory interview. If you have specific questions about this position or the procedure, feel free to contact Pieter Kars from our HR team at pieter.kars [at] bnpparibas (dot) com.
Please bear in mind that we conduct pre-employment screening.
Unsolicited offers by external organisations to help us find a suitable candidate will not be considered.
