VP / Director - Middle Market LBO Lending

Role overview

An investor-backed European bank with strong capital support is expanding its middle-market leveraged lending franchise. After a substantial period of change and growth, the institution has become a respected and ambitious lender within the European market.

The role

This position combines origination and execution, with the main emphasis placed on deal execution. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the full transaction journey, including credit assessment, structuring, documentation, and closing, while also working on sponsor and debt adviser relationships.

What the employer is seeking

The ideal background is leveraged finance origination or execution experience gained in an investment bank, with direct involvement in middle-market LBO transactions. The role requires solid credit judgement and strong financial modelling ability, plus the confidence to prepare credit papers and present to investment committees without support.

Applicants from direct lending or private credit firms who want a more established, well-capitalised platform are also encouraged to consider this opportunity.

Why this opportunity stands out

This is a rare VP/Director-level opening that offers true ownership of origination, along with hands-on participation in execution. It also offers a clear opportunity to help build a European coverage platform.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, contact Robin Lovegrove at robinlovegrove@pearsepartners.com.

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