Associate Director / Director Leveraged Finance Solutions Germany (m/f/d) | Munich, DE | Hybrid

Associate Director / Director Leveraged Finance Solutions Germany (m/f/d)

Posted: 3 days ago | Type: Hybrid | Employment: Permanent | Salary: Competitive

As part of Advisory & Financing Solutions within Client Solutions, Leveraged Financing Solutions is embedded in Debt Markets and contributes to make UniCredit one of the leading European leveraged finance banks for private equity-driven leveraged buyouts (LBO) and non-investment grade (NIG) corporate transactions.

Leveraged Financing Solutions is responsible for all European financial sponsor driven LBO transactions as well as NIG financings for corporate loans and high yield bonds.

Leveraged Financing Solutions works with a wide range of clients ranging from top-tier large-cap private equity funds to leading mid-cap and smaller financial sponsors and companies, and conducts strategic dialogue with private equity professionals as well as management teams at C-level.

What you'll be doing

• Origination and execution of financial sponsor driven LBO financings (loan and HY bond) and structured / acquisition financings for NIG Corporates
• Origination of cross-sell activities, among others, advisory and ECM business through financing support
• Creating marketing and pitch presentations and identifying business opportunities
• Coverage of the capital market teams of financial sponsors
• Communication with private equity professionals and management teams at C-Level in the context of leveraged finance transactions
• Due diligence and company analysis as well as cashflow-based modelling
• Leading of credit approval processes including the preparation and presentation and defending of credit applications in respective internal credit committees
• Negotiation of financing documentation
• Supporting syndication processes incl. production of associated marketing materials
• Working in transaction-related deal teams

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree from a reputable university, preferably in Business Administration and, if possible, MBA or Master, CFA qualification or similar
• At least six years of experience in leveraged finance/ sponsor-driven LBO transactions at an investment bank, a leading LBO financing bank, private credit fund, debt advisory boutique or comparable firm
• Experience in originating and executing leveraged finance/ sponsor-driven LBO transactions including leading credit approval processes and experience negotiating loan documentation
• Experience in dealing with or covering financial sponsors and management teams at C-Levels
• Profound practical knowledge in due diligence analysis, preparation of credit applications and cashflow modelling / DCF analysis
• Production of pitch presentations based on company and market analysis
• Strong analytical skills and quick comprehension
• High willingness to work very diligently under time pressure, to take decisions and to provide customers with top-notch service
• Team player who is prepared to work independently in an international environment in different team compositions
• Experience in guiding, coordinating and developing junior team members
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and LBO-relevant databases
• Very good skills in oral and written expression in German and English

What you'll get in return

#EnjoyMunich - Work in Germany's most beautiful city: Mountains and lakes on your doorstep, plenty of cultural offerings and, of course, Weißwürste, Oktoberfest and football. Our headquarter also offers you the best career and development opportunities.
#LiveOurCulture - We don't just accomplish our work, but experience and shape it together. As a real team, we communicate at eye level, value every opinion and are convinced that success is based on people empowerment.
#ThinkEuropean - We are not only one of the largest financial institutions in Germany, but as part of UniCredit we are also internationally active and successful. With us, you can expect a pan-European company with regional ties as well as stimulating career opportunities in the world's most exciting cities.
#UnlockYourPotential - With us, you design your training independently and individually. With comprehensive qualification measures, strategic and future-oriented development programs or individual mentoring, we give your career a perspective. In addition, up to 3h/month of your working time belong to your personal development - whether design thinking, storytelling, mindfulness or time management, you decide!
#ComeAsYouAre - We are committed to a fair and inclusive working environment. That is why we have signed the Charta der Vielfalt and support people with disabilities in the workplace. The UniCorns represent our LGBTQI+ colleagues, while through our Gender Diversity Program we ensure equal opportunities for everyone.
#DesignYourWorkingLife - Digitization and flexibility shape our modern working world. Design your work routine the way it suits you best: Whether it's in the office, remote within Germany, or abroad from another EU country. Looking to travel for longer? Take a sabbatical and explore the possibilities of New Work with us.
#CareNowForLater - We will continue to take care of you in the future. Because apart from monthly salary payments, retirement planning is a topic you should not wait until later to deal with. Therefore, we support your financial provision for retirement from day one.
#DontStopMoving - Enjoy the flexibility of Wellhub: You will have access to over 2,900 fitness, leisure, and wellness facilities across Germany and to 53,000 partner facilities worldwide. For us, movement is not just about health, but also sustainability. For this reason, we offer you a discounted rate on leasing a JobRad and provide you with the Deutschlandticket for 25€ instead of 58€ per month. This way, we support your active lifestyle and promote environmentally friendly and affordable mobility.

About UniCredit Group
Die UniCredit ist eine paneuropäische Geschäftsbank mit einem einzigartigen Produkt- und Service-Angebot in Italien, Deutschland sowie Zentral- und Osteuropa. Unser Ziel ist, die Gesellschaft dabei zu unterstützen sich weiterzuentwickeln, indem wir allen Beteiligten das Beste bieten und so ein besseres Morgen für unsere Kund:innen und unsere Mitarbeiter:innen in ganz Europa schaffen. Wir betreuen mehr als 15 Millionen Kund:innen weltweit. Sie sind das Herzstück unserer Arbeit in unseren Märkten. Die Digitalisierung und unser Bekenntnis zu den ESG-Grundsätzen sind wesentliche Voraussetzungen für unsere Dienstleistungen. Sie unterstützen uns dabei, unsere Stakeholder hervorragend zu begleiten und eine nachhaltige Zukunft für unsere Kund:innen, die Gesellschaft und unsere Mitarbeiter:innen zu gestalten. Als Arbeitgeber bieten wir Chancengleichheit. Gemeinsam gestalten wir ein Arbeitsumfeld, das vielfältiges Denken und inklusives Handeln begrüßt. Indem wir allen Stimmen Gehör verschaffen und auf "Gedankenvielfalt" unabhängig von Geschlecht, Alter, ethnischer Herkunft, sexueller Orientierung, körperlicher und geistiger Fähigkeiten oder kulturellem Hintergrund setzen, sorgen wir für nachhaltiges Wachstum und neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten, einen starken Antrieb für Innovation und Kreativität sowie für eine allgemeine Verbesserung des Arbeitsklimas mit positiven Auswirkungen auf Produktivität, Wohlbefinden und Engagement unserer Mitarbeiter:innen.

Die HypoVereinsbank ist Teil der UniCredit, einer paneuropäischen Geschäftsbank. Unser Ziel ist es, die Gesellschaft dabei zu unterstützen sich weiterzuentwickeln, indem wir unseren Unternehmenskunden und Privatkund:innen weltweit die besten Lösungen bieten und ihr Potenzial sowie das unserer Mitarbeiter:innen zur Entfaltung bringen.