Associate Director Debt Advisory

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients in arranging acquisition financings, refinancings, recapitalisations and restructuring processes
• Developing optimal financing structures and assessing a broad range of funding alternatives
• Leading day-to-day project management and coordinating with clients, lenders and other advisors
• Preparing and negotiating term sheets, reviewing financing documentation and overseeing transaction execution through to closing
• Contributing to business development efforts, including client pitches and expanding the firm’s presence in the DACH region
• Building and maintaining relationships with lenders, investors and other key stakeholders in Germany and the wider DACH market
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members and contributing to the development of the team
• Actively contributing to the build-out of the German office and team

Requirements

• Master’s degree in finance or equivalent
• 5–8 years of experience in debt advisory, leveraged finance, structured finance or investment banking
• Strong knowledge of financing structures, LMA documentation, accounting principles and financial modelling
• Excellent analytical, project management and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial drive
• Fluency in English and German

About the Company

Nielen Schuman is a leading independent corporate finance advisory boutique in the Benelux, providing services including mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, capital raising, and capital restructuring.