Our client is a growing private debt investment fund based in Frankfurt, currently in the process of raising a €200 million fund to support mid-market companies through direct lending and structured credit solutions. The firm focuses on leveraged finance, private credit, and special situations investments across Germany and other European markets.
To support its expansion, the firm is looking to hire an Associate with a strong foundation in debt investment, leveraged finance, or credit analysis. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on investment experience and work closely with senior team members in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Support deal execution by assisting in financial, legal, and commercial due diligence processes.
Market Research: Monitor the leveraged finance and private debt markets to identify trends and investment opportunities.
Transaction Support: Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with external advisors, banks, and company management teams to structure and execute transactions.
Experience: 2-5 years of experience in leveraged finance, private credit, corporate banking, M&A advisory, or debt investment funds.
Language Skills: Fluent German and English (both written and spoken) are essential.
Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling, credit analysis, and valuation skills (LBO models, cash flow forecasting, etc.).
The opportunity to join a fast-growing private debt investment firm at an exciting stage of its development.
Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives