In this position, you will work within the Debt Financing & Capital Markets’ team and learn the broad financing business within a private equity. The Debt Financing & Capital Markets’ Team works on new (acquisition) financings for our Private Equity strategy (AURELIUS European Opportunities IV, AURELIUS Equity Opportunities and AURELIUS Wachstumskapital) as well as refinancings for our portfolio companies.

You will be based in Amsterdam and work across offices in Europe and the US as well as with our various portfolio companies in an international setting.

Responsibilities

In this position you will work closely with all members of the DF&CM team by providing substantive support in the financing of M&A transactions as well as the (re)financing of our portfolio companies. You will be acting as contact person for financing partners, consultants and advisors while working hand in hand with the Investment Team, the Operations Team and other AURELIUS teams. In this position, you will learn and support on a range of financing structures including asset-based lending and cashflow financing solutions.

• Structuring and Analysis: Debt capacity analysis; Review of potential financing structures and identification of relevant lenders
• Due diligence: Review and comment on due diligence materials; Coordinate external due diligence processes
• Financial Modelling and Preparation of Materials: Financial Model for lenders; Model relevant covenants and debt structures; Prepare lender materials including lender memorandum
• Execution: Coordinate outreach to lenders; Support the team with the documentation process and negotiations (from term sheet to full documentation); Work closely with external advisors and help manage various workstreams
• Investment process: Support the preparation of internal committee papers; Participate in the investment process and discussions
• Portfolio management: Monitoring of existing financings in collaboration with the management of the individual portfolio companies

Qualifications required

• Master’s degree with a major in business, finance, science or engineering
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in corporate or investment banking (acquisition or leveraged finance), debt advisory or private equity
• Strong credit analysis skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including financial modelling and power point presentations
• Initial structuring know-how of financing solutions
• Knowledge of different forms of financings (cash flow & asset-based lending, debt capital markets)
• Basic knowledge of standard financing and collateral agreements as well as key financial figures and other covenants
• Relevant process/project management experience in the context of M&A transactions / in a deal environment
• Fluent in English; Other languages an advantage (including Dutch or German)
• Excellent MS-Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Benefits

• An attractive success-related and performance-based salary package
• A highly motivated and interdisciplinary work environment with flat hierarchies
• International and dynamic team setting
• Impact-orientated atmosphere with long-term prospects

Please apply online including CV and cover letter as well as any additional relevant application documents (references etc.). Please state your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.

What you’ll do

• Contract management among various jurisdictions and offices in close collaboration with management.
• Preparation and review of contracts (loan agreements, set-off agreements, service agreements, SPAs etc.);
• Reorganisations of companies and planning of acquisition structures together with M&A lawyers;
• You will support corporate bodies by reviewing or drafting contracts and agreements, or also resolutions and shareholders’ general meetings, including notices, proxies, and minutes;
• Support with simple due diligence issues – chain of title, etc;
• Correspondence with notaries, external lawyers, courts and authorities;
• Dealing with issues relating to money laundering prevention;
• Supporting Know Your Customer processes, maintain registers and support other compliance areas.

What we’re looking for

• University Degree in Law
• Fluent in English and German, French will be considered an asset.
• Proficient understanding of private equity and real estate investment structures, legal, and administrative requirements.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of in a similar role with relevant experience, knowledge in the Fund industry is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Quality-driven and structured with attention to details, minded with a “can do” attitude, effective and proactive.
• Personal drive for excellence, willing to develop and learn. A person who walks the extra mile, takes responsibility and wants to deliver high quality.

What we offer

• Unique, challenging and independent role, managing various legal areas related to private equity investments and operations.
• Work with an inspiring team of professionals and be part of a fast growing, dynamic and successful investment firm.
• An attractive and performance-related remuneration package.
• An international team with close collaboration across multiple departments.
• Dynamic and open-minded team, diverse culture, regular team events.

Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.