Debt Advisory Intern

Throughout the year, Oaklins offers a 3-month internship to ambitious graduate students with an interest in Debt Advisory.

Join our team of motivated and ambitious colleagues and work on a wide range of national and international financing solutions. Oaklins has offices in more than 45 locations employing more than 850 people worldwide, while still maintaining the culture and benefits of a small team. We offer great opportunities to operate and grow alongside accomplished advisors and entrepreneurs.

What you will do and learn

Oaklins' Debt Advisory professionals support public and private companies, management teams, shareholders, financial sponsors and debt providers with the origination and execution of (complex) financing structures. Having an independent position, we use our knowledge and our network to identify solutions and financial institutions best suited to our clients’ needs. As a debt intern, you will be actively involved in acquisition finance (LBO), corporate lending, asset-based lending, restructuring and recapitalizations. You will work along with junior and senior Oaklins professionals and participate in many aspects of Debt Advisory transactions.

We are looking for graduates who are motivated, eager to learn, and are passionate about Debt Advisory. The internship comes with a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to experience a steep learning curve. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to experience the Oaklins culture and feel what it is like to be part of the number one independent global investment bank. You'll receive on-the-job training and benefit from working in a small specialized team.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to start as a full-time Analyst at our Debt Advisory team.

Oaklins’ Intern Academy

Oaklins provides an effective learning experience based on a structured training programme, where interns can learn about topics such as valuation, financial modelling, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), due diligence and contracting.

Equipping the next generation of dealmakers with the knowledge to excel in M&A, Equity Capital Markets and Debt Advisory is at the core of our Intern Academy. We aim to inform, engage and inspire our interns to perform at the top of their potential. With the training, our interns will not only expand their knowledge of the sector but also gain insight into the day-to-day activities of our analysts.

What we look for

We look for highly motivated people with excellent analytical and communication skills. In addition to outstanding academic achievements, we value extracurricular activities as well as distinctive personal qualities and interests.

Your qualifications

• Excellent academic background and (an almost completed) Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business Economics or related

• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbally

• Strong analytical skills

• Proven team player with the ability to work independently

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Have a keen eye for detail

The perks

• Intern Academy

• Extensive lunch (and good coffee)

• Challenging responsibilities from day 1

• Working closely with experienced dealmakers

• Internship compensation

• A bonus for achieving great results

• Professional & personal development guidance

• Inspirational & fun events with the team

• Sports with colleagues

• Friday afternoon drinks (vrijmibo's)

• Biweekly chair massages at the office

• Office library

"A more diverse workforce in M&A can bring a variety of perspectives, experiences and approaches to problem-solving, which leads to better and more creative solutions.”

Joanna Stone Herman, Partner, Oaklins, New York

Oaklins is the world's leading and most experienced mid-market financial advisory firm, with over 800 professionals globally and industry teams in over 40 countries worldwide. We support our clients throughout their businesses’ lifecycles, providing acquisition, buy-side, capital raising, management and debt advisory. With our expertise, we empower our clients in the next step of their extraordinary journey, making sure they achieve their goals. It's our approach in every single deal.