Job Description

We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory and valuations and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in 25+ offices in 16 countries, we offer an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.

Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Lincoln International is seeking a Vice President to join our growing M&A team in Frankfurt, covering primarily the DACH region. This role entails working closely with the firm’s Managing Directors and Directors in building relationships with clients, potential clients, and finance providers. This individual will need to have deep experience of executing financing transactions in the mid-market and will be expected to contribute to Business Development as well as Associates’ and Analysts’ growth at the firm.

In Germany, our team comprises over 90 bankers covering a very broad range of sectors, including Industrials & Renewables, Consumer, Technology, Business Services, Healthcare, as well as Capital Advisory, located in Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin. We are proud to consistently rank among the top in M&A league tables, especially for sell sides for private equity clients. In 2023, Lincoln International successfully advised on over 300 transactions worldwide.

The European Lincoln International Capital Advisory Group successfully advised on 350+ transactions worldwide since its inception in the range of Euro 50 to 350 million. In 2024 we had another record performance of our global Capital Advisory Group by providing creative and alternative financing solutions to clients out of 5 European offices with more than 25 dedicated professionals in order to secure capital for acquisition financings, investments, refinancings & recapitalisations, staple financings staving off defaults, restructuring businesses and navigating distressed situations and bankruptcies, and developing structured capital solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities at Lincoln International are often more entrepreneurial than at other firms providing self-motivated individuals with many opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform.

• Conceptualising, organising, processing and delivering new business presentations
• Contributing to transaction process planning and deal structuring conversations
• Producing and reviewing transaction marketing materials and complex integrated financial models;
• Managing Analysts and Associates to ensure timelines are met and quality is maintained
• Acting as key client point of contact for day-to-day queries, with an ability to discuss deal issues internally and with third parties
• Identifying and contacting finance providers on transactions
• Preparing term sheets and reviewing transaction due diligence reports and loan agreements
• Training and developing Associates and Analysts at the firm
• Contributing to the team and the firm’s marketing efforts as well as initiatives focused on growing the firm’s franchise value.

The firm offers a unique, flexible culture that rewards initiative and allows an Vice President to make a significant impact. For this role, we are looking for individuals with the potential to develop into senior professionals within the organisation over time.

The following factors differentiate the offering at Lincoln International:

• Unrivalled deal flow and the corresponding learning opportunities that arise from this
• A true ‘mid-cap approach’, working in small deal teams, across multiple countries and embedded in a European team with extensive client exposure as well as cross border contexts
• Entrepreneurial spirit and flat hierarchies, which will mean significant senior banker exposure and the opportunity to make a significant impact
• A steep learning curve in client interaction, project management and strategic thinking
• Exposure to a vast array of industries
• An extensive Training Curriculum at all levels
• Mentoring Scheme, coaching and structured developmental feedback
• The chance to build your career towards more senior levels within a growth environment

Qualifications:

The Vice President position at Lincoln International offers an excellent learning experience and provides a solid foundation upon which an individual can build a future business career. Interested candidates should bring the following requirements:

• Extensive track record of executing financing transactions, preferably in the mid-market, with at least 5.5, ideally 6-7 years’ experience in Capital Advisory/Leverage Finance.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in seeking and identifying new business opportunities in concert with Managing Directors.
• Ability to confidently and credibly connect with potential new clients and to lead client meetings.
• Excellent finance, accounting and financial modeling skills, coupled with pronounced business acumen and the ability to form clear commercial views.
• Experience in successfully managing teams of Associates and Analysts; and leading project work.
• An exceptional, well rounded academic background, ideally educated to Masters level in a business related subject.
• Great analytical skills and attention to detail, along with a willingness to develop and learn.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a commitment to personal and team growth, underpinned through professional and academic excellence as well as other pursuits and personal projects.
• Adaptability, dependability and the ability to manage a dynamic workload.
• Clear and engaging communication skills- verbally as well as written. Ability to relate and connect to other stakeholders quickly- clients, management teams and LI colleagues.
• Collaborative style and a personally engaging manner.
• International experiences and perspectives.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills, other European Languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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