Director - Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (f/m/x)

Are you an experienced financing professional with a proven track record in leveraged and acquisition finance transactions? As a Director in our Leveraged and Acquisition Finance (LAF) team within RBI’s Private Markets Finance (PMF) department, you will play a key role in originating, structuring, underwriting and executing complex financing transactions across Western Europe and CEE. You will assume end-to-end responsibility for transactions, from initial client engagement and credit assessment through underwriting, documentation, syndication and closing to ongoing portfolio management.

Working closely with private equity sponsors, large corporates, professional advisors and other European and global financial institutions, you will arrange and execute sophisticated financing solutions. This is a senior role for a professional who combines strong commercial judgement with in-depth credit, structuring and loan documentation expertise.

Your mission at RBI:

• Analyze, Structure, Negotiate and Execute: Lead complex large- and mid-cap leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, refinancings and other event-driven transactions across Western Europe and CEE, at times in cooperation with RBI Network Units.
• Drive Client Engagement: Conduct financing discussions, negotiations and pitches with private equity sponsors, corporate clients, financial advisors and other stakeholders.
• Deliver Bankable Financing Solutions: Structure commercially attractive financing solutions while identifying, assessing and mitigating key credit and transaction risks.
• Manage Portfolio Exposure: Monitor the financial performance and credit quality of portfolio companies, proactively identifying risks and recommending appropriate measures.
• Lead Deal Teams: Coordinate multidisciplinary deal teams across relationship management, credit risk, legal, syndication and other internal functions, acting as a senior point of contact throughout transaction execution.
• Develop Client Relationships: Build and strengthen long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients, sponsors and financing partners to support business development and origination.
• Coach & Develop: Share expertise, provide guidance and support the professional development of junior colleagues.
• Present to Senior Decision-Makers: Represent transactions and defend financing recommendations before senior management and relevant credit committees.

Your core competencies:

• Experience: Several years of experience in leveraged finance, acquisition finance or direct lending, with a proven track record in structuring, underwriting and executing complex financing transactions.
• Documentation Skills: Proficiency in reviewing and negotiating leveraged and acquisition finance loan documentation based on LMA standards, including large-cap underwritten transactions.
• Financial & Credit Expertise: Advanced financial analysis and credit assessment skills, including cash-flow modelling and financial projections.
• Client-Centric Approach: Ability to understand complex client requirements and deliver tailored financing solutions that meet commercial objectives and credit standards.
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with proven experience engaging with senior executives negotiating sophisticated financing transactions.
• Performance Under Pressure: Ability to manage complex transactions and demanding deadlines while maintaining high-quality execution.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel internationally as required.

What's in it for you:

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria.
• Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Our teams thrive on collaboration and mutual respect.
• Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.
• Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check-ups, and sport allowances. Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a free public transport pass.
• Family support: Child allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.
• Competitive salary: In accordance with Austrian legal requirements, the minimum salary for this position is EUR 3725,93 gross per month under the applicable Banking Collective Agreement. The actual salary is typically higher and will be determined individually based on your qualifications, professional experience, and the specific requirements of the role.