Senior Analyst / Associate Debt Advisory (m/w/d)

About Us
 

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.

Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Job Title: Senior Analyst / Associate Debt Advisory (m/w/d)

Division: Global Financing Solutions  

Location: Frankfurt am Main

Rothschild & Co

Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth.

With a team of 4,900 talented financial services specialists on the ground in 50 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track-record of outstanding execution in financial services.

Overview of Role

We are expanding our Debt Advisory business and are seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate to join our Frankfurt-based Global Financing Solutions team. You will advise corporate, private equity, infrastructure clients on acquisition financing, refinancing, project financing, and capital-structure solutions. Working closely with senior advisers, M&A and sector teams, and international colleagues, you will contribute throughout the transaction lifecycle: from financing strategy and lender selection to execution and closing.

Responsibilities

- Day-to-day project management internally and in coordination with the client as well as with other advisers  

- Lead financial and documentation analysis in collaboration with senior team members, focusing on situation analysis, financing proposal preparation/analysis, and subsequent transaction implementation

- Coordinate lenders’ due diligence and Q&A requests in light of the overall transaction timeline

- Build, coordinate and review financial models created by junior team members

- Proactively generate marketing ideas and maintain dialogue with clients, creditors and key industry participants at an appropriate level

- Collaborate effectively with M&A bankers and sector specialists to deliver creative financing solutions to clients

- Coach and mentor junior team members as well as interns, guiding them in the above tasks

Education and Qualifications

- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related field

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

- 2-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, debt advisory or similar finance role / division. Candidates will be considered at Senior Analyst or Associate level according to relevant experience and demonstrated transaction responsibility

- Good understanding of key credit assessment criteria across different sectors

- Relevant financing or credit experience, with demonstrable responsibility on live transactions, ideally across origination, deal structuring, loan documentation, debt syndication, modelling and client coverage

- Solid accounting, cash-flow analysis and financial-modelling skills

- Strong knowledge of various financing instruments including bank loans, syndicated loans, unitranche/direct lending, bonds or Schuldschein

- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems

- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively with clients, lenders and colleagues

- Team player with a commitment to excellence

- Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships

- Professional fluency in English and German is required, including drafting and presenting, enabling effective communication and engagement in a bilingual environment

What we offer

- The opportunity to work on exciting and challenging transactions

- A motivated and experienced team of experts

- Meaningful responsibility within a growing franchise and with substantive client/lender exposure

- Competitive compensation and attractive benefits

- An inspiring environment that fosters personal and professional growth

Please attach your CV, A-levels and university degree as well as references from previous employments and internships.

Rothschild & Co Deutschland GmbH

Börsenstraße 2-4

60313 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

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