At a glance

As an Associate within Corporate Banking Clients (CBC), you will be part of the Capital Structuring & Debt Advisory team and report to the Head of Capital Structuring & Debt Advisory (CSDA).

The Debt Advisory team, part of Capital Structuring & Debt Advisory (CSDA), operates within Corporate Banking Clients (CBC) and specializes in providing independent and strategic advice on capital structures and tailored debt raising solutions. The team advises clients on complex and high-profile debt transactions, offering guidance to corporates and sponsors across various industries, with a particular focus on renewable energy, mobility, digital infrastructure, and transition finance opportunities.

Leveraging deep sector expertise and strong relationships with banks, institutional investors, and alternative capital providers, the team delivers innovative financing solutions to optimize capital structures and support business growth. Collaboration is integral to success, with frequent interaction across internal teams such as our sector teams (Sector Advisors and Sector Bankers), M&A, as well as Syndications, DCM, Project Finance, and Leveraged Finance, ensuring tailored and effective solutions for clients.

Debt Advisory is part of the Capital Structuring & Debt Advisory team, comprising 10 FTEs located in Amsterdam, supporting ABN AMRO's European franchise across all chosen client segments of CBC.

Your job

• Support the execution of debt advisory mandates, including refinancings, acquisition financing, and capital raising, under guidance of senior team members;
• Contribute to origination efforts through financial analysis, market research, and preparation of pitch materials;
• Perform detailed financial analysis, modelling, benchmarking, and credit assessments to support transaction advice;
• Prepare high‑quality client materials, including pitch books, credit stories, information memoranda, and internal approvals;
• Support end‑to‑end execution processes, including lender communication, Q&A coordination, due diligence support, and documentation;
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to deliver integrated financing solutions;
• Monitor market developments and contribute insights on debt markets, pricing trends, and investor appetite;
• Support knowledge development and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Working environment

• Perform detailed financial analysis and debt modelling to evaluate financing options;
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, pitch books, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders (e.g. RfP, IM, credit story);
• Support transaction execution and process management across multiple workstreams;
• Conduct company, peer, and market research to underpin advisory insights;
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of material in line with internal standards and governance requirements.

Your profile

For this role, we are looking for someone with a strong analytical foundation, an entrepreneurial and proactive learning mindset, combined with commercial acumen and ambition to grow within a fast-paced environment.

Hard Skills:

• Relevant experience in Debt Advisory, Project Finance or Corporate Finance / M&A;
• Understanding of financing structures (particular related to infrastructure) and documentation (LMA);
• Strong in financial modelling (experience with Project Finance modelling is a plus);
• Solid analytical capabilities and creative problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel;
• Ability to structure information clearly and translate analysis into client‑ready materials.

Soft Skills

• Client-centric mindset and commercial acumen;
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to develop professionally;
• Strong attention to detail and quality orientation;
• Ability to manage tasks under tight deadlines in a transaction environment;
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills;
• Ability to align actions with the bank’s purpose: Banking for better, for generations to come.

We are offering

ABN AMRO offers a challenging international work environment that provides ample opportunities for personal growth, knowledge development, and teamwork where each member is encouraged to take responsibility. The unique opportunity to help build and shape a brand-new Debt Advisory team, and a key role in establishing and growing our Debt Advisory proposition, which is strongly aligned with the bank’s strategic direction.

• The gross monthly salary displayed above on our careerpage is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget. For this role is a function allowance applicable. 
• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month.
•  Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development Budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme. 

Interested?

Are you interested? Do you fit (almost) all requirements, and could this be the job you are looking for? Please feel free to reach out to Emma Scholten, Head of Capital Structuring & Debt Advisory (emma.scholten@nl.abnamro.com) for any additional information.

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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