1d ago

Director Asset Backed Financing

Stuttgart, Germany

โœจ $170k-$230k / yearest.

full-timelead Hybrid

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll build and run an asset-backed financing program from scratch at an AI-robotics startup. You'll incorporate the SPV, raise debt, and manage the vehicle end-to-end. This is a zero-to-one mandate with direct exposure to Founders and Board members.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Design the asset-backed financing program and set up the SPV.
  • Own end-to-end debt fundraising from banks and private credit funds.
  • Build cash flow models and negotiate facility terms.
  • Run the SPV's operational backbone including reporting and compliance.
  • Partner with CEO and Finance to align financing with commercial models.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 5+ years of practical experience in structured finance or asset-based lending.
  • Track record of taking at least one asset-backed structure from concept to close.
  • Strong financial modeling and structuring skills.
  • Fluency in English; German optional.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience financing hardware, equipment, or recurring-revenue contracts.
  • Mix of sell-side and buy-side experience in ABF.
  • Familiarity with Robotics-as-a-Service or equipment leasing.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Wellpass gym membership
  • โฐ Flexible working hours
  • ๐Ÿ  Option to work from home
  • ๐Ÿš€ Zero-to-one mandate with founder-style ownership
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Direct exposure to Founders, Board, and Tier 1 investors

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-4 weeks

  1. 1Application & Take-home assignmentยท 1 week
  2. 2Cultural fit interviewยท 40 min
  3. 3Interview with Director Financeยท 60 min
  4. 4On-site visit with team and Foundersยท half day
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