Associate Debt Advisory | Frankfurt
Debt Advisory Associate - Frankfurt
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Team: Debt Advisory (part of a global investment banking & advisory platform)
Level: Associate
A leading global investment and advisory firm is seeking a highly motivated Debt Advisory Associate to join its Frankfurt-based team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work within a top-tier platform, supporting high-profile transactions across Europe and gaining meaningful responsibility from day one.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Debt Advisory Associate, you will support the execution of complex financing solutions across multiple sectors. Working directly with an experienced senior team, you will play an integral part in both business development and live transactions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working closely with a market‑leading senior team to identify and execute opportunities across the full transaction lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis.
- Preparing financial models and pitchbooks to support marketing processes and transaction execution.
- Engaging with financial sponsors and management teams from day one, contributing to discussions and supporting strategic decision-making.
- Operating as part of the broader M&A and advisory platform, working on:
- Standalone debt advisory mandates
- Lender education processes for sell-side transactions
- Financing solutions for buy-side mandates
- Transactions involving principal investments in companies and projects
- Supporting transactions across a diverse range of sectors, with a current strong focus on:
- Digital infrastructure (fibre networks, data centres)
- Energy transition (generation, storage, distribution and transmission infrastructure)
Why This Role?
The team has a high volume of deal flow, ensuring that new Associates gain real transaction exposure from their first day. With a broad sector focus, strong sponsor relationships, and a collaborative culture, this role is ideal for candidates looking to sharpen their technical skills, build market knowledge, and advance within a leading global advisory platform.
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