Position: Debt Advisory A Senior Vice President

Start Date: September 2024

Contract: Permanent contract (full-time)

Location: Paris

To join us:

Please apply online to our job offer. A cover letter in addition to your application is very much appreciated.

Clipperton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability.

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Our Firm

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies: we provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates and top-tier investors in Europe willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions and private placements.

Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, Munich, New York and Beijing, Clipperton has completed over 400 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates and renowned financial investors.

Job description

In order to support its strong execution pipeline and marketing efforts, the firm is currently looking to hire a Senior Vice-President in debt advisory based in our Paris office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to sourcing & origination:
• Develop multiple deal sourcing channels by conducting research into specific market segments and by keeping contact with companies & investors to understand the overall landscape, trends, and opportunities.
• Identify new prospects.
• Participate to marketing & communication initiatives (i.e: preparation of detailed sector research papers for example)
• Prepare commercial presentations / pitches for opportunities to work with companies, corporates and/or investors.

• Supporting execution on existing and upcoming transactions in debt throughout the entire process, from kick-off to closing:
• Leading the debt advisory process, including the preparation of comprehensive information memoranda and presentations (such as industry studies, strategic reviews, and financial analyses). Responsibilities also include analyzing and modeling business plans, managing due diligence, and supporting final legal negotiations.
• This role encompasses the overall execution of the deal, including coordinating and managing junior Analysts and Associates throughout the process.

• Help develop execution standards and train junior professionals.

• Contribute to the overall development of the company (transversal projects).

Requirements

We are looking for a highly entrepreneurial and independent individual with demonstrated analytical, financial and client-driven skills in debt advisory.

The ideal candidate would :

• Have 10-15 years of experience working in the debt advisory industry
• Have a strong knowledge in corporate finance and accounting.
• Have a strong academic record, with a preference for Tier 1 European Business and Engineering schools or universities.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English (mandatory); German, Spanish or Italian are a plus.