Vice President, Capital Advisory DACH, based in Frankfurt

Why Lincoln International?

Lincoln International is the trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world.
Our advisory services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. We are recognized as the leading advisor to private equity.
As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries and 21 offices, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at Germany, our team comprises over 90 bankers covering a broad range of sectors, including Industrials & Renewables, Consumer, Technology, Business Services, Healthcare, as well as Capital Advisory, located in Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin. We are proud to consistently rank among the top in M&A league tables, especially for sell sides for private equity clients. In 2023, Lincoln International successfully advised on over 300 transactions worldwide.

Our European Capital Advisory Group has advised on 350+ transactions worldwide since its inception, providing creative and alternative financing solutions to clients across Europe. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Your Role

Lincoln International is seeking a Vice President to join our growing M&A team in Frankfurt, covering primarily the DACH region.
This role entails working closely with the firm’s Managing Directors and Directors in building relationships with clients, potential clients, and finance providers. This individual will need to have deep experience executing financing transactions in the mid-market and will be expected to contribute to Business Development as well as Associates’ and Analysts’ growth at the firm.
Your role:

• Conceptualising, organising, processing and delivering new business presentations;
• Contributing to transaction process planning and deal structuring conversations;
• Producing and reviewing transaction marketing materials and complex integrated financial models;
• Managing Analysts and Associates to ensure timelines are met and quality is maintained;
• Acting as key client point of contact for day-to-day queries;
• Identifying and contacting finance providers on transactions;
• Preparing term sheets and reviewing transaction due diligence reports and loan agreements;
• Training and developing Associates and Analysts at the firm;
• Contributing to the team and the firm’s marketing efforts.

The firm offers a unique, flexible culture that rewards initiative and allows a Vice President to make a significant impact.
The following factors differentiate the offering at Lincoln International:

• Unrivalled deal flow and the corresponding learning opportunities
• A true ‘mid-cap approach’, working in small deal teams across multiple countries.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and flat hierarchies, leading to significant senior banker exposure.
• A steep learning curve in client interaction, project management and strategic thinking.
• Exposure to a vast array of industries.
• An extensive Training Curriculum at all levels.
• Mentoring Scheme, coaching and structured developmental feedback.
• The chance to build your career towards more senior levels within a growth environment.

You Offer

The Vice President position at Lincoln International offers an excellent learning experience and provides a solid foundation for a future business career. Interested candidates should bring the following requirements:

• Extensive track record of executing financing transactions, preferably in the mid-market, with at least 5.5, ideally 6-7 years’ experience in Capital Advisory/Leverage Finance.
• Experience in seeking and identifying new business opportunities.
• Ability to confidently connect with potential new clients and lead client meetings.
• Excellent finance, accounting and financial modeling skills.
• Experience in successfully managing teams of Associates and Analysts.
• Exceptional academic background, ideally educated to Masters level in a business related subject.
• Great analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Clear and engaging communication skills, verbally and written.
• Collaborative style and engaging manner.
• International experiences and perspectives.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills, other European Languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

We look forward to receiving your covering letter, CV and relevant supporting documentation!

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