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Location : Wiesbaden

Employment Type: Full time

Senior Analyst / Associate – Debt & Capital Structure Advisory (m/f/d)

Location: Wiesbaden (Hybrid)

 

About Investec Business Advisory:

Investec (listed on the London (FTSE 250) and Johannesburg stock exchanges) is an international banking and asset management group with operations in Europe, the United States, South Africa and Asia Pacific.

Investec’s global Business Advisory Group, with over 300 professionals worldwide, assists entrepreneurs and founders, family businesses, private equity investors and corporations in the sale, purchase and financing of businesses. In Germany we are a team of 25 professionals with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Investec Business Advisory thrives on creativity, ambition and fresh thinking, fostering a meritocratic and entrepreneurial environment where driven, curious talent excels.

Debt & Capital Structure Advisory Team:

Our Debt & Capital Structure Advisory team is part of Investec’s Business Advisory Group and is a rapidly growing practice. As trusted advisors, we can deliver financing solutions critical to our clients’ growth and success or provide critical refinancing for companies. We provide access to a wide range of financing products across both public and alternative markets, advising corporate and private equity clients on structuring and executing private and public debt financings. Our expertise spans various industries and financing situations, including structured finance, growth financing, asset-backed and real estate financings, as well as general corporate funding.

At our Wiesbaden office, we are looking for an ambitious Senior Analyst / Associate in Debt & Capital Structure Advisory.

Your role:

As a Senior Analyst / Associate in our Debt & Capital Structure Advisory team, you will work on capital raising mandates, ensuring optimal execution for our clients in Germany and beyond. In addition to transaction execution, you will contribute to business development, support analysts and interns, and build a strong network both within and outside of Investec. A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset is key to your success in this role.

Your Responsibilities:

Analytics & Financial Modelling

  • Develop and analyse complex financial models focusing on capital structure, credit ratings, debt capacity, and company valuations (LBO, DCF, Multiples).
  • Assess various financing instruments, including senior and junior debt, and their strategic implications for companies (e.g., IPO, M&A, refinancing).
  • Analyse financial statements and company metrics to create key client materials (pitches, information memoranda, bank presentations).

Execution & Project Management

  • Independently manage workstreams in financing processes, including structuring, due diligence, documentation, and investor outreach.
  • Ensure smooth execution across all project phases, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks or bottlenecks.

Communication & Leadership

  • Serve as a key contact for clients, investors, other advisors and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction process.
  • Actively support business development by identifying new opportunities and preparing compelling pitches.
  • Mentor and develop analysts and interns, fostering knowledge transfer and best practices within the team.

Your Profile

Technical Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in Debt / M&A Advisory, Leveraged Finance, Private Debt, Restructuring, or Structured Finance
  • Strong understanding of capital markets and financing products.
  • Experience in valuation methodologies and credit risk analysis.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly motivated, results-driven, and resilient in a fast-paced transaction environment.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with a structured and solution-oriented approach.
  • Team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring junior colleagues.

Technical Skills & Language Proficiency

  • Proficiency in MS Excel, particularly in building and interpreting complex financial models.
  • Fluent in German and English; additional languages (e.g., French) are a plus.

Why Join Us?

We offer an entrepreneurial environment where creativity, ownership, and teamwork are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging financing projects, develop your expertise, and benefit from a strong professional network.

Ready for the next step in your career? We look forward to your application!

Please send your detailed application, including your CV and a covering letter, to: [email protected]

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