(Senior) Associate Leveraged Finance

Ascory Bank AG
Presence / Mobile

Fulltime
Published: 2026-08-26

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US:

Who we are. What drives us. Where we want to go.

At Ascory Bank, we offer structured financing solutions for growth-driven and investor-driven transactions – with clear processes and rapid implementation. We are specifically expanding one of our core business areas – leveraged finance – with a focus on financing equity investments, acquisitions and growth strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises (small- and mid-cap) in selected growth sectors. Typical use cases include growth and transformation financing, MBOs and LBOs, investments and takeovers by growth investors, as well as add-on acquisitions and buy-and-build strategies.

Would you like to play an active role in shaping challenging financing transactions? In this role, you will support the entire deal process alongside experienced colleagues and investors – working swiftly, in a solution-oriented manner and as equals.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis, valuation and structuring of financing for equity investments, acquisitions and growth strategies in the small- and mid-cap segment
Analysis of business models, markets, financial histories, management teams, business plans and capital structures, as well as preparation of the results for lending decisions
Preparation, further development and validation of integrated financial models, including base-case and downside-case analyses, liquidity analyses, covenant analyses and debt ratio analyses
Support in the development of innovative, yet reliable and feasible financing structures, in particular senior secured term loans, growth capital loans and revolving facilities such as capex or acquisition facilities
Preparation of decision-making documents, in particular term sheets, loan applications, loan proposals and presentations; support throughout the approval, documentation and onboarding processes
Support in the negotiation and closing of transactions, as well as in the ongoing analysis and monitoring of the portfolio

YOUR PROFILE:

A successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Business Law or a comparable course of study
Demonstrable professional experience in the fields of leveraged finance or acquisition finance, corporate lending, private debt, investment banking, M&A, transaction services or deal advisory
A sound understanding of investor-driven transactions and the key risk and return drivers of credit structures
Experience in analysing EBITDA, operating cash flow, covenants and debt service capacity in base and downside scenarios
Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to independently create and critically evaluate integrated financial models and concise decision-making documents
Analytical thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for presenting complex issues in a structured, solution-oriented and audience-appropriate manner
Excellent communication and negotiation skills in German and English
Initiative, team spirit and a desire to play an active role in shaping a new business division

YOUR BENEFITS:

Hybrid working model with flexible use of mobile working - you decide (from) where you work.
20 days of workation in another European country.
Longing for your colleagues? Then we offer you attractive offices in an excellent location with a great view of the Elbe, including a gym and gaming room, height-adjustable desks, laptop bars and much more.
You will enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and have the 24.12. and 31.12. off all day.
Wherever you are - do unlimited sport throughout Germany with our partner EGYM Wellpass.
Whether by e-bike, cargo bike or classic bike - with your leased company bike, you are environmentally friendly on the road.
And when the weather is bad in Hamburg, you can use your Germany-wide job ticket, which we subsidize.
We also take out supplementary insurance for preventive check-ups and dental treatment for you.
A corporate culture that promotes personal development and combines the energy and innovation of a FinTech with the business orientation of a bank.

YOUR APPLICATION:

Have we sparked your interest and the job suits you? We are happy to hear that!
Apply stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date, via our online application form.By the way: To apply, all we need for now is your resume.

Let's shape the future of banking together!