Main DescriptionAs an Investment Banking Associate at Van Lanschot Kempen for the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector, you are ready to be part of a dynamic international team, taking a high degree of responsibility and making an impact from day one. You are looking to take your career to the next level in a boutique investment bank, advising clients on M&A, debt, and equity capital markets solutions focused on the European Life Sciences & Healthcare sector.
That is what you will use your talents for as an Investment Banking Associate at Van Lanschot Kempen. As a true professional, you will be involved in a wide range of activities such as:
- Playing a central role in deal execution of transactions.
- Preparing and delivering presentations, detailed valuations, and pitches.
- Compiling and analysing investor feedback.
- Maintaining client relations during the deal execution period and building M&A, Debt Advisory, or Equity Capital Markets expertise.
- Strengthening and fostering the team's culture and capabilities, by proactively mentoring and training analysts and interns in the team.
RequirementsDedicated, creative and eager to learn. This is how we can best describe you as an Investment Banking Associate - Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH). You use your talents to guide our customers in a constantly changing world every day. By thinking outside of the box and asking questions. You are detail-oriented and able to work with strict deadlines. You recognize a challenge and seize the opportunity.
Furthermore you have:
- 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in (general) investment banking (across industries M&A, Equity Capital Markets, debt advisory), strategy consulting, or within the Life Science & Healthcare sector equity sell-side research/sales, buy side (VC, PE etc.) or corporate/business
development in this sector. - Life Sciences & Healthcare study and/or industry experience is a plus. However, your motivation to develop your career in this sector is paramount!
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially within Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong proficiency in English, both oral and written.
Your talentsInvesting in a more future-oriented, sustainable, and data-driven way with various clients. Both nationally and internationally. With nearly 300 years of experience, we make this ambition a reality at Van Lanschot Kempen. We do this with some 2,200 colleagues in various fields of expertise.
Van Lanschot Kempen Life Sciences & Healthcare is uniquely positioned as a dedicated specialist adviser in the European Life Sciences & Healthcare sector.
Over recent years the LSH team has built a leading position and extensive track-record in European capital market transactions (on NASDAQ and across European exchanges) and has emerged as a trusted adviser in various cross-border mergers & acquisitions and other advisory services. The team combines in-depth knowledge of the financial sector with a scientific background and extensive industry experience.
An organisation's degree of innovation and agility also depends on the diversity of its workforce. Our differences make us stronger together. We promote an inclusive work environment where all colleagues feel at home. With us, you can be yourself. And we are proud of that.
Curious about the stories of colleagues and how they experience working at Van Lanschot Kempen? Go to People & Projects or listen to one of our Podcasts and find out more!
BenefitsThat's what we do! And if you add value, you can expect the same from us in return. A good work-life balance with our 'hybrid way of working' is a good example of this. As an Investment Banking Associate Life Sciences & Healthcare, you can also count on:
- A competitive salary , commensurate with your knowledge and experience.
- An additional flex budget of 19.47% of your gross salary (including a 13th month, 8% holiday allowance & 7 non-statutory leave days) You can utilize this by buying a bike, monthly gym membership, but also to save up for a sabbatical! It's also possible to get the full budget paid out at any moment in the year.
- 27 leave days of which 7 are part of the flexible budget.
- Compensation for your work commute, including green options of walking and biking to work.
- A Competitive pension scheme.
- Education and training opportunities.
- Working from home equipment which can be ordered and sent to your home.
- Dutch and English language courses.
And we have many other employment benefits ready for you. Discover all the benefits of working at Van Lanschot Kempen.
Apply NowJust the vacancy you were looking for? Please respond by November 30th 2025.
Do you have any questions? Please get in touch with Bart van de Sande, Corporate Recruiter via b.vandesande@vanlanschotkempen.com
