Director - Leveraged FInance
The Opportunity: Director – Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory For an established and growing independent Corporate Finance advisory firm, we are seeking an experienced Director – Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory to contribute to the development and expansion of its Debt Advisory offering, with a particular focus on Private Equity sponsors and complex acquisition financing transactions. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in leveraged and structured finance with an established network across the European lending ecosystem, including international private debt funds, alternative credit providers and financial institutions. The role offers the opportunity to take a leading position in the execution and development of financing advisory mandates, working closely with senior leadership and institutional clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the structuring and execution of acquisition financing, leveraged buyouts, refinancing and recapitalisation transactions for Private Equity sponsors and corporate clients.
- Advise clients on optimal capital structures, evaluating different financing instruments, including Senior Debt, Unitranche, Mezzanine Financing, High Yield Bonds, Second Lien, PIK and other structured credit solutions.
- Manage end-to-end debt raising processes, from initial financing strategy and lender selection through term sheet negotiation, documentation and closing.
- Originate, develop and maintain relationships with leading European and international Private Credit funds, institutional lenders, investment banks and alternative capital providers.
- Coordinate competitive financing processes, engaging with lenders and negotiating commercial terms, pricing, covenants and financing structures.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Private Equity funds, supporting their financing needs across new investments, portfolio companies and exit-related transactions.
- Work closely with the firm's M&A; and Financial Sponsors teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and deliver integrated advisory solutions.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Debt Advisory practice, including business development, client coverage and the management of junior professionals. Candidate Profile
- Approximately 9 –15 years of relevant professional experience , ideally gained within the Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, Debt Advisory or Capital Solutions teams of leading investment banks, independent advisory firms or international financial institutions.
- Demonstrable track record in structuring and executing leveraged financing transactions, preferably for Private Equity-backed businesses.
- Strong knowledge of European leveraged finance and private credit markets, including Unitranche, Mezzanine, High Yield Bonds and other alternative financing instruments.
- Established relationships with international debt funds and institutional capital providers, with direct exposure to financing negotiations and transaction execution.
- Advanced financial modelling capabilities, including LBO modelling, debt capacity analysis, cash flow forecasting and capital structure optimisation.
- Solid understanding of financing documentation, covenant packages, security structures and intercreditor arrangements.
- Strong commercial orientation, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior investment professionals and financial sponsors.
- Fluency in English and Italian.
Location:
Milan, Italy
Salary:
120.000
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the structuring and execution of acquisition financing, leveraged buyouts, refinancing and recapitalisation transactions for Private Equity sponsors and corporate clients.
- Advise clients on optimal capital structures, evaluating different financing instruments, including Senior Debt, Unitranche, Mezzanine Financing, High Yield Bonds, Second Lien, PIK and other structured credit solutions.
- Manage end-to-end debt raising processes, from initial financing strategy and lender selection through term sheet negotiation, documentation and closing.
- Originate, develop and maintain relationships with leading European and international Private Credit funds, institutional lenders, investment banks and alternative capital providers.
- Coordinate competitive financing processes, engaging with lenders and negotiating commercial terms, pricing, covenants and financing structures.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Private Equity funds, supporting their financing needs across new investments, portfolio companies and exit-related transactions.
- Work closely with the firm's M&A; and Financial Sponsors teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and deliver integrated advisory solutions.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Debt Advisory practice, including business development, client coverage and the management of junior professionals. Candidate Profile
- Approximately 9 –15 years of relevant professional experience , ideally gained within the Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, Debt Advisory or Capital Solutions teams of leading investment banks, independent advisory firms or international financial institutions.
- Demonstrable track record in structuring and executing leveraged financing transactions, preferably for Private Equity-backed businesses.
- Strong knowledge of European leveraged finance and private credit markets, including Unitranche, Mezzanine, High Yield Bonds and other alternative financing instruments.
- Established relationships with international debt funds and institutional capital providers, with direct exposure to financing negotiations and transaction execution.
- Advanced financial modelling capabilities, including LBO modelling, debt capacity analysis, cash flow forecasting and capital structure optimisation.
- Solid understanding of financing documentation, covenant packages, security structures and intercreditor arrangements.
- Strong commercial orientation, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior investment professionals and financial sponsors.
- Fluency in English and Italian.
Location:
Milan, Italy
Salary:
120.000