Director Growth Capital & Solutions (1 FTE)

ARVAL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed salary incl. holiday allowance &

13th month bonus

Discretionary bonus

Car lease or car allowance

28+1 holidays, option to buy extra

Bike lease plan

Employer pension plan

Net WFH allowance €70

CubeHouse Amsterdam office

Flexible WFH

Job summary

ARVAL, part of BNP Paribas, seeks a senior banker to link innovative Dutch scale-ups with the bank's capabilities, shaping Europe’s tech-driven growth. You will own client relationships and originate deals, focusing on Fintech, NextGenTech, or Climate Tech Infra, and collaborate with advisory experts.

Based in Amsterdam, you will report to the Head of Corporate Coverage Netherlands and work with global teams to drive strategy, cross-sell across product lines, and grow the GC&S franchise in the

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of the startup ecosystem and Netherlands investors.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English.
• Strategic thinker with ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to originate and manage client transactions.

Responsibilities

• Build your client portfolio and originate high-value transactions across Private Placement, M&A, ECM and DCM.
• Expand the bank's footprint on flow banking and related services.
• Lead by example and contribute to team strategy and cross-business collaboration.

Skills

Strong team spirit

Excellent communication

Dutch & English fluency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Developing junior colleagues

Job description

The position you’re applying for

You will be the catalyst that links innovative Dutch scale-ups with BNPParibas' expertise, helping shape Europe’s next wave of technology‑driven growth while delivering measurable results for the bank and its clients. In this position you will act as the pilot banker for Innovative / Growth Capital Clients. Your position is part of the Corporate Clients Group (CCG), which is responsible for managing the relationship worldwide between BNP Paribas and its corporate clients, facilitating access to the Bank's complete and integrated product offering across the Dutch platform and worldwide. The CCG also includes the Advisory team, responsible for the origination and execution of corporate finance and M&A advisory services.

In this role, you will report locally to the Head of Corporate Coverage Netherlands and functionally to the senior management of Growth Capital & Solutions EMEA ensuring a strong local impact within the Dutch BNPP platform and client base as to the broader EMEA BNPP Innovation economy platform.

You will have full ownership of client relationships and deal origination and you will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the 3 thematic vertical- Fintech / NextGenTech / Climate Tech Infra, bringing together the senior relationship manager, and advisory experts to contribute to the strategy of the vertical. You will be expected to lead workstreams and drive strategy in the team to support the business and the development of the BNP Paribas GC&S franchise in the Netherlands to achieve its objectives and aspirations. Given the nature of the team’s activities, the role will also involve prospecting and working closely with the representatives of the different Business Lines.

Your responsibilities

• Building your client portfolio and originate high value-added client transactions with primary focus on Private Placement, M&A, ECM and DCM as well as other investment banking strategic transactions.
• Manage and expand Bank's footprint on flow banking business (Cash Management, Trade Services, Global Market, Security Services and other transaction banking business).
• Act as a role model by working well together with those around you. Embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank's strategy, work ethics, integrity, Code of Conduct) as it provides us the best compass for our actions.

What we offer

• A key position in a strong team of highly engaged and skilled colleagues that are a genuine pleasure to work with.
• A matching fixed salary including holiday allowance and a 13th month
• A discretionary bonus
• A lease car via our Arval entity or a car allowance
• 28+1 holidays with the option to purchase up to two additional weeks
• A bike lease plan via our Arval entity
• A good pension plan with a only employer contribution
• A monthly net Working from home and Internet allowance (together EUR 70,-)
• A great work place at our new office the CubeHouse (Amsterdam Zuid)
• A flexible working from home setup

Who you are

• You have a strong team spirit, work well with others and have an inclusive approach
• You have excellent knowledge of the startup ecosystem, ideally with strong connectivity with entrepreneurs and Tech investors in the Netherlands
• You have several years of experience in a similar role
• You are an excellent communicator (in Dutch and English)
• You are passionate for innovation
• You like to build and have an entrepreneurial mindset
• You lead by example and enjoy developing more junior colleagues

Why choose BNP Paribas as an employer

Your potential is limitless, just like our drive and commitment. It's important to us for our people to keep growing and developing. So, not only do we give you access to training and courses of all kinds, but there are also plenty of career opportunities to grow into other parts of the BNP Paribas Group locally and internationally.

Please bear in mind that we conduct pre-employment screening.