Associate Director Debt Advisory - Frankfurt

Nielen Schuman

Associate Debt Advisory (Frankfurt) Nielen Schuman is a leading independent corporate finance advisory boutique in the Benelux. Established in 2002, the firm has extensive experience in providing corporate finance advisory and execution services to a broad range of medium to large-sized business owners, corporates, institutions, management teams and investors. Our services include mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, capital raising, capital restructuring and related advisory services. Nielen Schuman is the market leading debt advisory firm in the Benelux for private equity As part of our continued growth strategy, we are expanding our footprint into the DACH region, with the ambition to establish a dedicated presence in Germany. This expansion represents a key strategic priority and offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of building a new platform within an established and highly reputable firm. At Nielen Schuman, we provide truly independent advice, fully aligned with the interests of our clients. Our approach is tailored to the complexity of each situation, combining deep market insights with execution excellence. This has resulted in long-term client relationships built on trust, collaboration and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs. Our team consists of high-performing professionals with a down-to-earth and entrepreneurial mindset. We value intellectual curiosity, diversity of thought and the confidence to challenge conventional approaches. We offer exposure to a wide range of industries and transactions in a dynamic, international deal environment, while fostering a collaborative culture focused on personal and professional growth. Associate Debt Advisory Nielen Schuman is seeking to add an Associate Debt Advisory to our growing team in Germany. An Associate Debt Advisory at Nielen Schuman is ambitious, has a naturally inquisitive and entrepreneurial mindset and is intrinsically motivated by being part of and contributing to building a leading Benelux corporate finance advisory franchise. At Nielen Schuman, you can make a difference. We offer you the opportunity to immediately integrate into the team and gain valuable experience in the various aspects of debt advisory. We work in effective and highly collaborative deal teams with limited hierarchy in which you will join as a full member and have close interaction with our senior dealmakers and clients’ executives from day 1. You will be involved in all phases of deal sourcing and transaction execution; from deal origination, capital structuring, due diligence coordination and negotiation to closing. As such you will have a guiding role on performing financial analyses, company and market analyses, reviewing term sheets and contribute to the drafting of client presentations, developing financing memoranda and other process related documents. You will be provided with the support to master the deal sourcing and execution process and be rewarded with substantial responsibility and a steep learning curve. Your Responsibilities * Supporting our clients in arranging acquisition funding, refinancings, recapitalisations transactions and restructuring processes * Conducting business and market analyses, including complex financial models and reports, capital structuring options, reviewing due diligence reports and lender feedback analysis * Preparing for and participating in client presentations and pitches * Day-to-day project participation and interacting with counterparts at clients, potential lenders and other professional advisors * Coordinating and supporting the due diligence process and information requests * Guiding and revising the work of analysts * Mentoring analysts and working collaboratively with other mediors to further develop the pool of talented junior team members * Building and maintaining an external network and relationships with prospective clients, lenders, market participants and professional advisor What will make you successful in this role * A master's degree in finance or equivalent * 3-5 years of experience in financial advisory, corporate finance or investment banking, preferably in leveraged finance, structured finance, or debt advisory * Fluency in English and German language skills are required given the DACH focus * Excellent analytical, project management and interpersonal skills * An entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative mentality and drive to succeed * Experience with financing structures, LMA documentation, accounting principles and Excel modelling What we offer our future colleagues * A non-hierarchical environment based on openness and mutual respect * A high level of responsibility within a framework of personal development and support * An entrepreneurial environment with a shared ambition to further grow the firm * The opportunity to work alongside the best professionals in a high international deal flow environment * Ability to work on a wide variety of assignments across various disciplines of our advisory service, thereby developing yourself as an all-round corporate finance professional * A highly competitive salary and bonus eligibility

Nielen Schuman

Nielen Schuman is a leading independent corporate finance advisory boutique in the Benelux. Established in 2002, our firm has extensive experience in providing corporate finance advisory and execution services to a broad range of medium to large sized business owners, corporations, institutions, management teams and investors. Our suite of services encompasses mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, capital raising, capital restructuring, and related advisory services. At Nielen Schuman, we offer truly independent advice, with only the interests of our clients at heart. Whether advising on the sale of a company, a capital raising, or capital restructuring alternatives, our advice is tailored to the complexity of the matter, meets the highest quality standards and comprises the latest market insights. Our unique approach has produced strong and lasting client relationships based on trust and cooperation and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs, whereby we offer innovative solutions and execution excellence in complex situations. The team at Nielen Schuman consists of high performers with a down to earth and entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative thinking and intellectual diversity and the boldness to challenge existing beliefs. We offer a broad exposure to corporate finance services and industries in a high paced international deal flow environment, working alongside talented and driven professionals with diverse backgrounds. We foster a collegial environment based on mutual respect and empowerment and nurture individual, professional and personal growth at all career stages. Through our internal coaching program, recurring internal and external trainings and a personal development budget, we encourage career development based on personal development needs. Associate Director M&A Nielen Schuman is seeking to add an Associate Director M&A to our growing team in Amsterdam. An Associate Director M&A at Nielen Schuman is an experienced professional, who is ambitious, has an entrepreneurial mindset and is intrinsically motivated by being part of and contributing to building a leading Benelux corporate finance advisory franchise. At Nielen Schuman, you will be a driving force in our deal teams. We offer you the opportunity to immediately integrate into the team and lead the day-to-day deal execution. We work in effective and highly collaborative deal teams with limited hierarchy in which you will work closely with our senior dealmakers and clients’ executives and guide and coach junior team members. You have a pivotal role in all phases of deal sourcing and transaction execution; from deal origination, valuation, structuring, due diligence coordination and negotiation to closing. As such you will have a leading role in day-to-day deal execution, structuring advice to our clients, interaction with clients and prospective buyers, contributing to tactical decisions and assisting in negotiations. You will be provided with the support to master the deal sourcing process and the opportunity to expand your network and enhance your project management and team management skills. You will be given substantial responsibility and experience a steep learning curve in your role as Associate Director M&A at Nielen Schuman. Your Responsibilities * Supporting our clients in a wide range of sell side, buy side, strategic, public-to-private, capital raising and related situations * day-to-day project coordination and interacting with counterparts at clients, potential buyers and other professional advisors * Overseeing the production of business and market analyses, including complex financial and valuation models and reports and potential bidder analyses * Managing the preparation of client presentations, teasers, information memoranda, management presentations and other process related documents * Coordinating project deliverables, the due diligence process, information requests and maintaining project timelines * Preparing for and participating in origination meetings, strategic dialogues, tactical decisions and negotiations * Mentoring associates and working collaboratively with your peers to further develop the pool of talented junior and medior team members * Building and maintaining an external network and relationships with prospective clients, market participants and professional advisors * Driving and implementing initiatives aimed at building a leading Benelux corporate finance advisory franchise What will make you successful in this role * A Master’s degree * 5-9 years of experience in corporate finance or investment banking, preferably in M&A, industry team or execution team * Native Dutch and strong command of written and verbal English * Excellent analytical, project management, team management and interpersonal skills * An entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative mentality, and drive to succeed * A strong command of valuation methodologies, accounting principles and Excel modelling What we offer our future colleagues * A non-hierarchical environment based on openness and mutual respect * A high level of responsibility within a framework of personal development and support * An entrepreneurial environment with a shared ambition to further grow the firm * The opportunity to work alongside the best professionals in a high international deal flow environment with exposure to first class debt advisory * The ability to work on a wide variety of assignments across various disciplines of our advisory service, thereby accelerating your development as senior corporate finance professional * A highly competitive salary and bonus eligibility

Robinhood

JOIN US IN BUILDING THE FUTURE OF FINANCE. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. ABOUT THE TEAM + ROLE We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.  The Robinhood Legal team’s mission is to provide strategic, forward-looking, and comprehensive legal guidance across the entire company, enabling the safe and compliant expansion of our innovative financial offerings. We bridge the gap between complex financial regulations and cutting-edge product engineering to protect our customers, support our business growth, and maintain corporate integrity. We are looking for an experienced and innovative credit attorney to join our product and regulatory counsel team as an Assistant General Counsel, reporting to the Director and Associate General Counsel, Derivatives, Banking, and IP at Robinhood.  As an Assistant General Counsel, Credit Cards, you will serve as the primary legal architect and product counsel for our credit ecosystem, guiding multi-functional teams from ideation through launch. You will manage regulatory compliance, craft robust consumer agreements, and directly shape the future of our retail credit card and consumer banking initiatives! In this role, you’ll partner directly with our product, engineering, and compliance teams on consumer credit and consumer banking-related product launches! The successful candidate will be an engaged and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and excellent at building strong relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and add to our mission to democratize finance for all! This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, or Washington, DC office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.  WHAT YOU’LL DO * Provide end-to-end counseling on a range of retail products, including those that touch upon payments, credit cards, and banking-related products and services, working with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across the company * Respond promptly to a wide range of complex legal requests and coordinate closely with your team and outside counsel to deliver practical, timely, and high-quality advice * Identify and assess business and legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving product goals * Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations * Advise on, review, and draft consumer agreements in support of new products * Develop trusted relationships to facilitate a coordinated team approach to launching new products and features * Be a business partner, and think like a proactive product owner, not just a legal advisor * Pitch in on legal work across the team whenever needed WHAT YOU BRING * J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) * Membership in at least 1 U.S. State Bar, with good standing * 7+ years of relevant work experience across a law firm, government agency, or a fast-paced technology, financial services, banking, lending, payments, or fintech company * Well-developed knowledge and experience with consumer lending products, including credit cards and applicable federal consumer financial protection laws such as the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Opportunity Credit Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act * Deep understanding of consumer banking products, including deposit accounts and applicable federal consumer financial protection laws such as the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Truth in Savings Act, and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act * Experience working with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its rules and regulations * Advanced expertise with payments industry legal issues and applicable compliance requirements and regulations, including NACHA Rules, card network rules, Bank Secrecy Act / anti-money laundering rules, and state money transmission services regulation * Experience supporting the rollout of retail-based customer products and services * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate information effectively to non-legal audiences and drive cross-functional alignment * An execution-oriented mindset with the agility, drive, and creativity to deliver results WHAT WE OFFER * Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career. * Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching. * Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents. * Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more. * Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits. * Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more! * Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits. Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process. Base Pay Range: Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $217,000—$255,000 USD Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $191,000—$224,000 USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $170,000—$199,000 USD Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity. If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application. Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.