Senior Associate

Location:
Zurich, Switzerland

Sector:
Debt Capital Markets – High Yield

Seniority:
Senior Associate (4–6 years\‘ experience)

We are seeking candidates with 4–6 years of experience in investment banking or debt advisory, ideally with direct exposure to high yield bonds, leveraged finance, or structured financing solutions for corporate or sponsor-backed issuers.

Our client is a Zurich-based investment banking platform with a strong international network. The Senior Associate will work closely with senior leadership on structuring, executing, and marketing debt capital markets transactions across Europe, with a focus on high yield and holdco financing solutions for corporates, private equity, and infrastructure-backed issuers.

This is a high-impact role with direct responsibility for deal execution and investor engagement. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in debt products with strong client-facing capabilities and a commercial mindset geared toward building long-term institutional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of debt transactions, including structuring, documentation, modeling, and coordination of due diligence and rating processes.

• Prepare market analyses, transaction proposals, and committee presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support origination efforts by developing sector insights, identifying funding opportunities, and contributing to client pitches.

• Drive investor outreach across the European institutional and private credit community, with a particular focus on DACH and Nordic high yield markets.

• Collaborate with senior colleagues to expand relationships with corporates, sponsors, and financial institutions.

Candidate Profile

• 4–6 years of rigorous training in investment banking (leveraged finance, DCM, high yield, or structured finance) with direct involvement in live transactions.

• Advanced technical expertise in debt structuring, financial modeling, covenant analysis, and returns assessment.

• Strong familiarity with high yield instruments, holdco financing, and sponsor-driven debt issuance.

• Proven ability to prepare investor marketing materials and engage with institutional investors credibly and confidently.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capacity to interact effectively with senior management, clients, and counterparties.

• Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and adaptable to a lean, fast-paced environment with significant client exposure and responsibility.

To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.