Debt Advisory - Director

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Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters by helping clients navigate complex financial markets and achieve their strategic objectives. The Debt & Capital Advisory team is an integral part of our Strategy & Transactions practice, providing independent advice and world class execution across the full spectrum of debt markets through the Firm's global network. Deloitte Debt & Capital Advisory are a team of more than 250 debt professionals in Europe with a strong track record.

As a Director in this high-performance and fast paced team, you will play a pivotal role in advising corporates and private equity clients on optimal capital structures, fundraisings, refinancing, and debt restructurings. This role offers significant leadership opportunities, exposure to diverse and cross border transactions, and the chance to build a broad network across the debt markets.

Key skills and prior experience that align well with this position

Successful candidates will have:

• Leveraged or Structured finance experience either within a bank, non-bank institution or debt advisory firm
• Ability to undertake detailed financial/commercial analysis for inclusion in presentations and client reports
• Track record of having originated and executed transactions with companies and/or private equity backed companies
• Significant experience in debt structuring, credit analysis and financial modelling
• Experience of having negotiated term sheets and full legal documentation
• The self-confidence/appetite to be involved in business development activities
• Experience in having led / oversee junior team members
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CFA) would be a plus
• Perfect fluency in oral and written English

What type of work will I be doing?

We operate across all sectors and your role in the Debt Advisory team will typically involve:

• Working on a range of debt advisory projects with regular interaction with clients, banks, private credit funds, lawyers, advisors and other service lines
• Assisting with day to day management of transaction processes, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, financial analysis and client communications
• Industry/company research for both deal origination and transaction analysis
• Financial modelling, including analysing business forecasts, evaluating scenario analysis and covenant calculations
• Negotiating commercial terms related to debt structuring within a term sheet
• Contribution to marketing and business development activities
• To have a broad perspective of debt market trends
• Building a network across the various parties that are involved in transactions (e.g. PE houses, banks, private credit funds, lawyers, advisors and other service lines within Deloitte)
• Leading the deal team on transactions from kick-off to completion and being the point-person of contact for clients throughout a transaction

Who is the Hiring Manager?

You will report to the Head of Debt & Capital Advisory, a seasoned leader with deep expertise in debt transactions. They are known for their collaborative and empowering leadership style, valuing integrity, innovation, and professional development. They foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are encouraged and where your growth and success are supported.

Where is this role based?

This role is based in our Dublin office, operating within Deloitte’s flexible hybrid working model, Deloitte Works, which empowers you to choose where and how you work best. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues and clients in person while balancing remote work to support your wellbeing and productivity. For more details, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.

Rewards and Benefits of working at Deloitte Ireland

At Deloitte, your reward is competitive and supports our purpose of helping you never stop growing. We invest in our people’s personal and professional development and empower their work-life balance. Our benefits include health and well-being programmes, pension, savings, learning & development opportunities, and enhanced leave options. You will be part of an inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your full self to work every day. For more information, please review our Rewards & Benefits webpage.

If you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that any reasonable accommodations are implemented throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, purpose driven and designed to support your growth. It is more than salary. We invest in your personal and professional development, empower your work life balance and offer benefits that support you at every stage of life. These include health and wellbeing supports, pension and savings options, training and coaching and enhanced leave options.