Associate Director Debt Advisory

MCF Corporate Finance GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MCF Corporate Finance GmbH in Frankfurt is seeking a seasoned corporate finance advisor with international exposure to lead bespoke LBO and acquisition financing mandates across multiple industries. You will liaise with debt providers, lawyers and DD-providers, managing the financing process end-to-end.

Five to seven years of relevant experience, strong financial modelling skills (HGB, IFRS), and fluency in German and English are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate finance advisory or investment banking with an international investment bank, boutique advisory firm, or audit background.
• Strong academic background with knowledge in financial modelling and accounting (HGB, IFRS).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a self-starter mentality and ability to drive multiple workstreams.
• Willingness to support the team and grow the business in a performance-driven environment.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities, prepare pitches and source financing mandates from private equity firms, corporates, family offices and entrepreneurs.
• Execute bespoke LBO- and Acquisition financing mandates with exposure to various industries.
• Advise clients on complex financing solutions and liaise with debt providers, lawyers and DD-providers.
• Conduct and monitor credit analysis, forecasts, scenario analysis, covenants, sensitivities, and financial modelling.
• Negotiate loan documentation (LMA), term sheets, commitments and manage financing process until closing.
• Manage project workstreams and train junior team members.

Skills

Corporate finance experience

Financial modelling

Networking in finance

Self-starter attitude

German language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

What You'll Do

• Identify business opportunities, prepare pitches and source financing mandates from private equity firms, corporates, family offices and entrepreneurs
• Be responsible for the execution of bespoke LBO- and Acquisition financing mandates with exposure to various industries
• Advise our clients on complex and individual financing solutions and liase with debt providers, lawyers, DD-providers
• Conduct and monitor credit analysis, business forecasts and scenario analysis, financial covenants sensitivities, financial modelling and manage Q&A sessions
• Negotiate loan documentation (LMA), term sheets, commitment letters and manage the financing process until closing
• Manage project workstreams as well as material preparations independently and develop and train junior team members

About You

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate finance advisory or investment banking with an an international investment bank, another boutique advisory firm or in audit, preferably with one of the Big 4 audit firms
• Strong academic background and excellent knowledge in financial modelling and accounting (HGB, IFRS) as well as a network within the financial community
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with a self-starter mentality and the ability to get things done, and confidence to drive various work streams on projects
• Willingness to support the team with a desire to grow and to develop the business in a performance driven environment
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken

What We Offer

• Organisation with 20 years of track record and an international footprint with five offices in Germany, UK, Sweden, and Finland
• Opportunity to take on responsibility in a flat organisational structure and contribute to the growth of the business in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong team spirit with great colleagues, full support from all team members and a fun atmosphere
• Exciting range of tasks, projects and deals
• Work in a great office in Frankfurt, the financial capital of Germany

Contact information

Your HR-Team: Sarah & Sophia

About Us

MCF is a leading independent M&A and Debt Advisory firm with a focus on cross-border and mid-market transactions. Our multinational team works from 6 offices across Northern Europe and with the support of our transatlantic partner D.A. Davidson & Co., we provide best-in‑class deal capabilities for large corporates, leading mid‑sized companies, private equity and family offices worldwide. To find out more about us, our benefits, culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion, visit our website. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and especially underrepresented groups to apply – we value different points of view.