Senior Director Kroll Agency Trustee Services (m/f/d)

You will play a central role in converting deal exposure into mandates, shaping client strategy and contributing directly to Kroll's continued growth across Germany and continental Europe.

• Originate and convert new business opportunities across loan and bond transactions throughout the DACH region and wider European markets.
• Leverage existing deal experience and market relationships to drive mandate wins and revenue growth.
• Engage directly with key referrers including German and international law firms, private equity sponsors, banks, direct lenders and debt advisors.
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships across the German leveraged finance, private credit and capital markets ecosystem. (Localized enhancement based on role responsibilities.)
• Work alongside internal deal teams on live transactions to identify and secure opportunities.
• Develop and execute targeted business development strategies aligned with Kroll's growth priorities across continental Europe.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Kroll's global platform to support coordinated origination efforts.
• Track and manage pipeline activity, ensuring accurate reporting of key opportunities and revenue drivers.
• Represent Kroll at industry conferences, networking events and client meetings across Germany and Europe, with a clear focus on return on investment.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Kroll's product offering and go-to-market approach.

The position is particularly well suited to candidates coming from a deal execution, agency, lending or debt advisory background who are looking to transition into a more commercial role, taking ownership of revenue generation while remaining closely aligned to live transactions and market activity.

• Demonstrable experience within the loan and/or bond markets, ideally from an agency, trustee, bank, private credit, restructuring or advisory platform.
• Strong understanding of transaction dynamics and market participants across leveraged finance, restructuring, private credit and capital markets.
• Proven ability to build and leverage relationships to generate business opportunities and originate mandates.
• Established network within the German and/or wider European debt finance market preferred.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate deal exposure into revenue generation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required; German language skills strongly preferred.
• Highly motivated, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members is advantageous.

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• Job Title: L5.1 Director – Business Development
• Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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