About the job

As (Associate) Director you will be the main contact person for private equity-related transactions within the debt advisory team of our client’s Amsterdam office. You will translate its clients’ needs into financing solutions, such as acquisition finance, refinancing, and restructuring of existing debt facilities. Credit assessment and investment propositions are interesting challenges for you. You are managing several (complex) debt engagements at the same time and responsible for high-quality output, such as financing memoranda and financial models. You will obtain and maintain intensive contact with (national and international) private equity firms and debt providers, like banks, mezzanine providers, debt funds, and institutional parties.

You will be the key between client and (potential) financiers; conduct conversations, run a smooth debt process and negotiate term sheets and loan documentation. Where possible you team up with our colleagues from the M&A and ECM (Equity Capital Markets) teams within our client and its offices worldwide.

About you

On behalf of our client w e are looking for a dedicated (Associate) Director to further expand the private equity focus within the debt advisory team. The debt advisory professionals support (listed) companies, management teams, shareholders, financial sponsors, and debt providers with the origination and execution of (complex) financing structures from a truly independent position. Existing knowledge and relationships are used to identify solutions and financial institutions best suited to the client’s needs. As a dedicated private equity specialist, you will be mainly active in acquisition finance (LBO), refinancing, and restructuring.

Your qualifications

• ⚠-⚠ years of relevant experience, preferably in leveraged finance, structured lending, or debt advisory
• Relevant University degree
• Strong commercial drive; able to initiate new assignments independently
• Strong network in national and international private equity
• Proactive attitude and self-starter
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with an eye for detail
• Team player with strong social skills
• Ability to coach, develop and motivate junior team members
• Proven project management and organizational skills
• Strong negotiating skills and relevant experience in the closing of transactions
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to deliver high-quality output, like financing memoranda and financial models
• Creative, open mind, and thinking in solutions
• Healthy dose of humor and entrepreneurship
• Fluent in Dutch and excellent English communication skills

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Apply for the job

At H&DB Team we welcome everyone to apply. We place great value on equal treatment and believe we can only reach our full potential through diversity, combining a diverse set of skills and perspectives. We are excited to meet and learn all about you. Are you up for the challenge?Please submit your full application documentation below.