Associate, Leveraged Finance

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage leveraged loan and high-yield bond financing solutions for corporate and sponsor clients
• Analyze sponsor strategies and borrower credit profiles to structure debt packages
• Collaborate on structuring senior facilities, subordinated instruments, and hybrid securities
• Manage due diligence processes across internal and external stakeholders
• Manage pricing, covenant negotiations, and transaction documentation
• Present internal deal memos for credit committee review
• Liaise with syndicate desks and sales teams to support market execution
• Coordinate transaction timelines and closing logistics

Requirements

• Proven experience working with leveraged finance transactions or sponsor-backed clients
• Direct exposure to structuring and executing debt financings
• Strong understanding of credit analysis and capital structure optimization
• Proficiency in financial modeling and credit analysis
• Experience preparing and presenting internal deal memos for credit committee review
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within an international team

Benefits

• Competitive gross salary based on experience including bonus payments
• Flexible working hours (Gleitzeit) to support work-life balance
• Lunch allowance and contribution to capital forming benefits
• 50% sponsorship of a job ticket
• Access to further training, educational programs, and language courses
• Monthly team events and corporate benefits

About the Company

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. With 150,000 colleagues globally, we strive to build long-term relationships and foster sustainable growth. Our Frankfurt-based team at MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. provides comprehensive financing solutions, leveraging our global reach to deliver bespoke solutions for private equity sponsors and corporate clients.