Associate Debt Advisory - Frankfurt

Nielen Schuman is a leading independent corporate finance advisory boutique in the Benelux. Established in 2002, the firm has extensive experience in providing corporate finance advisory and execution services to a broad range of medium to large‑size business owners, corporates, institutions, management teams and investors. Our services include mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, capital raising, capital restructuring and related advisory services. Nielen Schuman is the market leading debt advisory firm in the Benelux for private equity

As part of our continued growth strategy, we are expanding our footprint into the DACH region, with the ambition to establish a dedicated presence in Germany. This expansion represents a key strategic priority and offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of building a new platform within an established and highly reputable firm.

At Nielen Schuman, we provide truly independent advice, fully aligned with the interests of our clients. Our approach is tailored to the complexity of each situation, combining deep market insights with execution excellence. This has resulted in long‑term client relationships built on trust, collaboration and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs.

Our team consists of high‑performing professionals with a down‑to‑earth and entrepreneurial mindset. We value intellectual curiosity, diversity of thought and the confidence to challenge conventional approaches. We offer exposure to a wide range of industries and transactions in a dynamic, international deal environment, while fostering a collaborative culture focused on personal and professional growth.

Associate Debt Advisory

Nielen Schuman is seeking to add an Associate Debt Advisory to our growing team in Germany. An Associate Debt Advisory at Nielen Schuman is ambitious, has a naturally inquisitive and entrepreneurial mindset and is intrinsically motivated by being part of and contributing to building a leading Benelux corporate finance advisory franchise.

At Nielen Schuman, you can make a difference. We offer you the opportunity to immediately integrate into the team and gain valuable experience in the various aspects of debt advisory. We work in effective and highly collaborative deal teams with limited hierarchy in which you will join as a full member and have close interaction with our senior dealmakers and clients’ executives from day 1. You will be involved in all phases of deal sourcing and transaction execution; from deal origination, capital structuring, due diligence coordination and negotiation to closing. As such you will have a guiding role on performing financial analyses, company and market analyses, reviewing term sheets and contribute to the drafting of client presentations, developing financing memoranda and other process related documents. You will be provided with the support to master the deal sourcing and execution process and be rewarded with substantial responsibility and a steep learning curve.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting our clients in arranging acquisition funding, refinancings, recapitalisations transactions and restructuring processes
• Conducting business and market analyses, including complex financial models and reports, capital structuring options, reviewing due diligence reports and lender feedback analysis
• Preparing for and participating in client presentations and pitches
• Day‑to‑day project participation and interacting with counterparts at clients, potential lenders and other professional advisors
• Coordinating and supporting the due diligence process and information requests
• Guiding and revising the work of analysts
• Mentoring analysts and working collaboratively with other mediors to further develop the pool of talented junior team members
• Building and maintaining an external network and relationships with prospective clients, lenders, market participants and professional advisor

What will make you successful in this role

• A master's degree in finance or equivalent
• 3‑5 years of experience in financial advisory, corporate finance or investment banking, preferably in leveraged finance, structured finance, or debt advisory
• Fluency in English and German language skills are required given the DACH focus
• Excellent analytical, project management and interpersonal skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative mentality and drive to succeed
• Experience with financing structures, LMA documentation, accounting principles and Excel modelling

What we offer our future colleagues

• A non‑hierarchical environment based on openness and mutual respect
• A high level of responsibility within a framework of personal development and support
• An entrepreneurial environment with a shared ambition to further grow the firm
• The opportunity to work alongside the best professionals in a high international deal flow environment
• Ability to work on a wide variety of assignments across various disciplines of our advisory service, thereby developing yourself as an all‑round corporate finance professional
• A highly competitive salary and bonus eligibility