Apply as Leveraged Finance – Associate – Milan Italy [f/m/d]

General Information

Job ID

11597

Company

UniCredit S.p.A

Competence Line

Client Solutions

City

MILANO

Country

Italy

Job Type

Professional

Functional area

Investment Banking Products

Working time model

Full-time

Contact

P&C Client Solutions

Leveraged Financing Solutions Italy (LevFin) originates and executes debt transactions supporting leverage buy outs financings (LBOs) of private equity funds investing in Europe as well as Italian corporates acquisition needs. LevFin is also responsible for all clients lending-related needs coordinating with the advisory and coverage teams. LevFin is a leading European financing house, with a focus on its core markets represented by Italy, Germany, Austria and Eastern Europe. UniCredit has consistently been the leading bank in both Italian LBO market (#1 in 2023-2013 cumulated league tables) and syndicate loans (#1 in 2023 since 2015), having played a tier one role in the most visible deals closed in the recent years.

An Associate has broad exposure towards senior bankers and clients, while working on various transactions such as LBOs, acquisition financings, refinancings, dividend recaps both on private and public markets.

What you’ll be doing

• Pro-active origination and active dialogue with top tier sponsor clients across Europe to pitch new LBOs
• Review financial and business analysis of LBO targets
• Critical analysis and assessment of appropriate debt structures and, together with seniors, review of T&Cs for LBO transactions
• Coordination with internal counterparties, incl. Syndicate, Rating Advisory, Coverage, and M&A
• Active involvement in the internal approval process, including memos / credit papers drating and discussion in credit and business committees
• Preparation of marketing materials for syndication and placement of leveraged loans and high yield bond

What you’ll need to succeed

• At least 3 years of investment banking / leveraged finance / private credit experience
• Ability to logically analyse large amounts of information; capability to prioritise and to multi-task
• Autonomous, proactive, pragmatic and problem solver attitude, well organized and self-reliant
• Strong co-operation mindset used to deal with international teams, pro-active attitude
• Flexible to adapt to rapidly changing and challenging working environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal skills

What you’ll get in return

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and international team
• Strong exposure to tier 1 private equity houses acting for a leading LBO house in the European market
• Active dialogue with corporate clients looking for acquisition financing

About UniCredit Group

UniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking a better tomorrow for our clients and our people across Europe. We serve over 15 million customers worldwide. They are at the heart of what we do in all our markets. Digitalisation and our commitment to ESG principles are key enablers for our service. They help us deliver excellence to our stakeholders and creating a sustainable future for our clients, our communities and our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We stand together in nurturing a workplace that welcomes diverse thinking and inclusive behaviors. Making all voices heard and leveraging “diversity of thought” regardless of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, we ensure sustainable growth and new business opportunities, a strong drive for innovation and creativity, as well as a general improvement of the work climate with positive impact on productivity, well-being and engagement of our people.

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