Pearse Partners
VP / Director - Middle Market LBO Lending

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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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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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StrongYour 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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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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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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