Vice President - Asset-Backed Finance
About the job
- A minimum of five years of experience in business valuations, valuations of illiquid and complex securities, and/or structuring, trading, or whole loan modeling.
- Understanding of collateral risk characteristics, deal structures, terms, and conditions.
- Experience with third-party systems such as Bloomberg and Intex.
- Proficiency in designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction, and option pricing analyses.
- Ability to develop valuation approaches for equity and debt securities, loans, derivative instruments, structured products, and intangible assets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to critically analyze companies and understand key business issues, value drivers, and investment risks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of credit markets.
- Experience successfully managing teams of associates and analysts.
- Knowledge of ASC 820, IFRS 13, valuation industry best practices, and emerging issues.
- Ability to act as a primary point of contact with clients.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
- Ability to connect confidently and credibly with potential new clients and lead client meetings.
- Excellence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics, or an MBA, with a strong academic record.
- Lead project teams providing valuation and financial advisory services to clients, including determining appropriate valuation methodologies and reviewing financial models for mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans, RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS, and other structured finance securities.
- Provide quality control oversight to engagement teams.
- Manage, train, and develop associates and analysts at the firm.
- Proactively call on potential new clients, including alternative investment managers, financial institutions, privately held business owners, and publicly traded companies.
- Identify and communicate potential engagements to management and write business proposals and engagement letters.
- Prior investment banking and/or transaction experience.
- Understanding of authoritative guidance related to valuations.
- An active CPA, ASA, and/or CFA; these credentials are preferred but not required.
About the company
Lincoln International is a mid-market investment bank with a global reach and independent ownership. It provides M&A advisory, debt advisory, restructuring and special situations advisory, valuations and opinions, corporate finance advisory, and UK pensions advisory through a network of thirteen offices worldwide. How it works: senior bankers in integrated, globally connected deal teams coordinate across regions, leveraging global resources to execute cross-border and domestic transactions. Its model combines international reach with a hands-on, client‑focused approach; the firm is owned and operated by partners to avoid conflicts of interest and emphasize long‑term relationships. The goal is to help middle‑market clients complete transactions and strategic financings with trusted, globally resourced support that remains personal and accountable for each assignment.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$80.7M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1996
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What believers are saying
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue hit $225.7 million, up 51% year over year.
- Lincoln added seven managing directors in 2026, reaching 162 firmwide.
- MarshBerry and June 2026 capital repayment strengthened balance sheet and sector coverage.
What critics are saying
- Fanatics sued Lincoln International in January 2026 in New York federal court.
- IPO-driven compensation and public-market scrutiny pressure banker retention and margins in 2026.
- Transaction-fee dependence exposes Lincoln when PE deal activity slows in Europe or America.
What makes Lincoln International unique
- Lincoln International is the only integrated, independent mid-market bank with global cross-border reach.
- MarshBerry deepens Lincoln's insurance and wealth-management franchise after October 2025 acquisition.
- Lincoln's valuations and opinions platform supports disputes, valuations, and fairness opinions worldwide.
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Lincoln named "Debt Advisor of the Year" at Mergermarket's 2026 European PE Awards. Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as "Debt Advisor of the Year" by the Mergermarket European Private Equity Awards 2026. The award recognizes the firm's financing and capital advisory work for private equity clients across Europe, reflecting Lincoln's ability to deliver tailored solutions across the capital structure while remaining focused on client outcomes. Aude Doyen and Daniele Candiani, Managing Directors and Co-Heads of Capital Advisory in Europe, commented, "We are very pleased to be recognized as Debt Advisor of the Year. The award reflects what we aim to deliver to our clients every day: thoughtful advice, access to the widest possible range of financing options and strong execution across Europe. Ultimately, our role is to create competition, find the right financing solution for each situation and give our clients the flexibility to achieve their strategic objectives." Lincoln's European Capital Advisory Group has continued to build momentum in 2026, with year-over-year transaction count growth of over 40%. With expanding market penetration and strong repeat client relationships, this recognition reflects the team's execution capabilities and deep relationships with lenders and sponsors across the continent. Summary. * Mergermarket recognized Lincoln International as "Debt Advisor of the Year" for its European private equity financing and capital advisory work, reflecting the team's breadth of lender access and execution for clients.
Lincoln International adds Eduard Egelie as Managing Director, bolstering Financial Services advisory. Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Eduard Egelie as a Managing Director in Lincoln's Financial Services Group. Based in London, Eduard will lead the firm's European financial services advisory capabilities, bringing more than three decades of experience advising financial institutions and deep expertise in the European insurance sector. In his new role, he is also responsible for MarshBerry's European team. "The financial services sector is undergoing a period of significant change, driven by regulatory initiatives, AI-enabled disruption and continued consolidation," said Friedrich Bieselt, Managing Director & Co-Head of Business Services, Europe. "Clients across the U.K. and Europe will benefit from Eduard's leadership and strong track record of advising financial institutions." Eduard's hiring reflects Lincoln's continued investment in and expansion of its financial services advisory practice. The firm has recently added senior talent in the U.S. and expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of MarshBerry, a global leader serving the insurance brokerage and wealth and retirement sectors. "I have helped clients navigate a wide range of market cycles throughout my career, and the insurance sector continues to evolve," said Eduard. "I look forward to working with Lincoln's established platform to provide consistent, high-quality advice to our financial services clients as a trusted partner." Prior to joining Lincoln, Eduard served as Head of Financial Institutions Corporate Finance at Societe Generale. Earlier in his career, he held roles at RBS and Credit Suisse. Eduard holds a Master of Science in econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Summary. * Lincoln International adds Eduard Egelie as a Managing Director in London, strengthening the firm's European financial services advisory capabilities.
TECH | Lincoln International expands in Paris in tech. Published on September 21, 2026 17:06, updated September 21, 2026 17:44 | 257 words The mid-market investment bank is recruiting a fourth member for its Paris tech team in the person of... A little more than six months after the arrival of Sara Rachel Napolitano as managing director in the technology department of its Paris office, Lincoln International is expanding again (...) To access this article, the entire site and our databases, discover our subscription plans. BioTech, FinTech, MedTech... Follow all the deals and moves in TECH on social media. Watch all videos on CFNEWS TV
Lincoln International adds Nicolas Bender as Managing Director, expanding European F&B coverage. Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Nicolas Bender as Managing Director in Lincoln's Consumer Group. Based in Munich, Nicolas will expand Lincoln's food and beverage platform. "The food and beverage sector has seen sustained tailwinds and transaction momentum in recent quarters, both in Europe and beyond," said Monika Nickl, Managing Director & Co-Head of Lincoln's Consumer Group in Europe. "Our team and our clients will be well-served by his years of experience and deep expertise." Nicolas' hiring underscores Lincoln's commitment to delivering exemplary service across sector lines. With his joining, the firm's European Consumer Group grows to six Managing Directors. "As a former competitive track & field athlete, I have long understood the importance of nutrition," said Nicolas. "I appreciate the opportunity to advise leaders and support the same industry that has fueled much of my life. I look forward to working with my new Lincoln colleagues to help guide the European landscape into its next chapter of growth." Prior to joining Lincoln, Nicolas worked in Raymond James' food and beverage / consumer group. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Alantra and PwC. Nicolas studied business economics at Goethe University Frankfurt with specialization in finance and accounting. Summary. * Lincoln International welcomes Nicolas Bender as a Managing Director in its Consumer Group, expanding the firm's food and beverage platform in Europe.
FINANCE Magazin | best debt advisors of 2026. Originally published by FINANCE Magazin on July 22, 2026. FINANCE Magazin recognized Dominik Spanier, Lincoln International Managing Director, as one of the best debt advisors in the DACH region, particularly for mid-cap transactions. Dominik is responsible for Lincoln International's cross-border debt advisory activities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Dominik has more than 20 years of experience advising corporate and private equity clients in structured finance and debt advisory. "It is a real honor to be recognized by FINANCE Magazin," said Dominik. "What I value most is the trust clients place in us when facing complex and often critical financing decisions. Helping them find the right solution is what makes this work so rewarding, and I am proud of what our team at Lincoln International has built." Summary. * Lincoln International's Dominik Spanier was recognized as one of the best debt advisors in DACH for midcap transactions in 2026. * Sign up to receive Lincoln's perspectives