Debt Advisory Vice President (m/f/d)

ODDO BHF – Investment Banking / Corporate FinanceODDO BHF is an independent, owner-managed European financial group active in Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking and Corporate & International Banking. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, the Group currently manages around €150 billion in client assets and has equity of more than €1.1 billion. With around 3,000 colleagues in France, Germany and Switzerland, the Group pursues a consistent European strategy with a global perspective.We are vigorously expanding our Investment Banking and Corporate Finance activities. With a rapidly growing team, we cover the full range of corporate finance advisory services for private and family-owned companies, large corporations and private equity firms. Our core markets are Germany, France and Switzerland. Based in Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich, we are looking to grow and triple our team of investment bankers over the next two to three years. This is a unique opportunity to be part of one of the most extraordinary and ambitious growth stories in European investment banking.Job DescriptionAs a Vice President (m/f/d) (Corporate Finance / Debt Advisory), you will be a key member of our Corporate Finance / Debt Advisory deal team, playing a critical role in leading transaction execution and business development activities on a day-to-day basis.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Executing a broad spectrum of corporate finance / debt advisory transactions (both corporate and private equity) from kick-off to completion, working closely with junior team members, senior leadership, and clientsSupport on the execution of a variety of different debt transactions including loans, private placements and public bondsContribute content to client advice books by conducting ad-hoc analysisLeading client meetings (both marketing and execution) in close collaboration with senior leadershipDriving new business efforts in close collaboration with both junior and senior team membersMentoring and training of more junior team members (Associates, Analysts and interns) by providing structured training and ongoing coachingSupervising financial modeling and valuation analysis, including LBO, debt capacity, financial covenant, and credit rating modellingOverseeing and refining the preparation marketing materials (e.g. teasers, info memos, management presentations) for debt advisory assignmentsDeveloping in-depth expertise in financing instruments and structuresRequired qualificationsWe seek candidates who demonstrate the following: Well-rounded academic background, ideally with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field from a top tier universityPrior corporate finance / debt financing-related experience is required (6+ years)Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniquesProven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English are requiredMeticulous attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time-management skillsProactive, self-motivated, and capable of taking ownership of tasks with minimal supervisionStrong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization