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Pearse Partners

VP / Director - Middle Market LBO Lending

London
Posted about 15 hours ago
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We are working with a well-capitalised, investor-backed European bank that is continuing to invest in and expand its middle market leveraged lending platform. Having delivered a significant transformation over recent years, the bank has established itself as one of the more ambitious and well-regarded lenders in the European market.

The seat:

  • Hybrid execution and origination mandate, weighted towards execution
  • Full deal lifecycle ownership: credit analysis, structuring, documentation and close, alongside sponsor and debt advisor coverage

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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The profile:

  • Leveraged finance origination or execution experience at an investment bank, with direct exposure to middle market LBO transactions
  • Strong credit and modelling skills, able to lead credit papers and IC presentations independently
  • Candidates from direct lending or private credit platforms seeking a more established, well capitalised base are also strongly encouraged to apply

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This is one of the few roles in the market offering genuine origination ownership and full execution involvement at VP/Director level, with a clear path to building a European coverage franchise.

To discuss in confidence, contact Robin Lovegrove at robinlovegrove@pearsepartners.com or apply via this advert.

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Skills

Leveraged Finance
Credit Analysis
Structuring
Documentation
LBO Transactions
Modelling
Credit Papers
IC Presentations

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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