Capcora is a European financial advisory boutique specializing in renewable assets and the energy transition, with offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Münster, Munich, Warsaw, Milan, and Madrid. We provide M&A and debt advisory services to sponsors and developers across Europe.

We are expanding our Debt Advisory team and are seeking an execution-driven Vice President with a strong background in project finance, infrastructure debt or debt advisory.

Role Description

This role suits professionals coming from banks , debt funds , or specialized advisory firms with hands-on experience in structuring and executing financing transactions in the renewables and infrastructure space.

You will play a leading role in the execution of debt advisory mandates, working directly with Directors and Managing Partners. The focus is on structuring, managing and closing financing transactions, with a particular emphasis on large and complex financings (typically EUR 50m+).

Responsibilities

1. Lead the execution of debt advisory mandates with a focus on mid- to large-cap transactions (EUR 50m+ )
2. Drive and shape financing structures (senior, holdco, mezzanine, bridge) in close interaction with clients and lenders
3. Lead lender interactions and financing processes , including structuring discussions, market approach and competitive positioning
4. Contribute to defining lender strategy and positioning the transaction towards the market
5. Take ownership of transaction workstreams and ensure efficient progression from structuring through to financial close
6. Steer due diligence and information processes from a transaction and lender perspective
7. Play a key role in negotiations with lenders and contribute to achieving bankable, optimised outcomes
8. Act as a senior interface between client, lenders and advisors , ensuring alignment across all parties
9. Guide and mentor junior team members , ensuring high-quality and client-ready deliverables

Profile

1. ~5–8 years’ relevant experience in project finance / infrastructure finance, debt funds / credit investing, or debt advisory / infrastructure advisory, with exposure to origination, structuring or risk roles and a strong track record in project and corporate financing transactions, ideally including structured or holdco financing
2. Experience in financing processes and interaction with lenders, either from an advisory or lending perspective
3. Good understanding of financing structures and key credit considerations
4. Strong financial modelling capabilities in corporate and project finance, with the ability to review, guide and challenge models, analyses and key assumptions
5. Structured, hands-on and execution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive transactions forward
6. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with confidence in working with clients, lenders and external advisors
7. Proactive, self-driven and target-oriented mindset, with the ability and ambition to take ownership and contribute to driving transactions forward
8. Fluent in German and English

Why Capcora?

1. Pure-play debt advisory focus in energy & infrastructure
2. High level of ownership and execution responsibility at VP level
3. Direct exposure to lenders, structuring decisions and negotiations
4. Lean team, fast decision-making and strong deal flow
5. Highly motivated, international team (15+ nationalities across 40+ professionals) in a fast-growing company active in one of the most relevant sectors of the future, with a focus on solar PV, wind and storage projects across Europe