🇬🇧 Head of UK | Business Development

The Company

Leverest is a well-funded European Fintech working on the vision revolutionizing and democratizing the finance and investment banking industry through technology: Through a digital marketplace, Leverest provides investment banks and private equity investors with simple, digital access to the complex market of debt financing and connects these with lenders (banks and private debt funds) in the Leverest Digital platform, supported by data analytics and workflow management tools. Leverest is building something BIG – join the journey! To lead our expansion efforts and establish a strong presence in the UK market, they are seeking a highly skilled, and experienced Head of UK to join their team.

Role Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for scaling our operations in the UK market
• Build and lead a high-performing team to achieve ambitious targets and drive business growth
• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders of our customer base of leading debt advisors and private equity firms
• Identify and evaluate market trends, competitor activities and potential target markets to drive strategic decision-making
• Oversee the development and execution of effective marketing and sales strategies to increase brand awareness and generate revenue
• Represent Leverest at industry events and conferences to increase brand visibility and create valuable connections
• Support further international expansion / roll-out
• Minor: Be involved in product development translating customer needs into innovative solutions and developing new product ideas (potential to become lead-responsible for an entire product category)

Must-haves

• 8 yrs+ work experience in a leading investment bank e.g. leveraged finance bank, leading debt advisory boutique or private debt fund – or in private equity
• Proven track record of successfully leading business development efforts and driving growth in the UK market
• Extensive network and strong relationships within the UK business community
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve targets
• Full debt process experience with prior full process responsibility able to work on eye-level with leading debt advisors and PEs
• Strong interest in the areas of private equity, private debt, leveraged buyouts as well as technology and digitalization
• Excellent handling of MS Office applications, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
• Full English proficiency
• Teamplayer with an innovative and proactive mindset that shares the Leverest vision & value pillars

Benefits

• Best of two worlds: High-profile investment banking/private equity deals in combination with an innovation-driven technology environment
• Hands-on working experience where you create real impact in a dynamic environment: Take on full responsibility for your own workstreams.
• Work alongside an experienced, entrepreneurial team with backgrounds in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity and software development
• The sky is the limit: Exciting career opportunities as our company is growing rapidly
• A flexible, entrepreneurial work environment incl. remote possibilities as well as an attractive financial package (including virtual shares)
• Open up our UK office, build the local team in London and be responsible for the entire UK market (the largest LBO market in Europe)
• Fun and a great team atmosphere

‍Salary

• Competitive Salary + Bonus

Application Details

Starting date: As soon as possible

Working capacity: Full-time

Application documents: CV + Questions (please see Team Tailor)

Hiring Process‍

1. 1st Call with CEO & Founder, Jan, 45 min (online)
2. 2nd Call with MG & COO, Janik, 45 min (online)
3. 3rd Call Meet the Team

Working Mode

Dresscode: Casual

Location: UK – London based