Location: Europe (hybrid / international travel)
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + participation + direct investment opportunities
About YOUNG & YOUNG LENDING DESK
YOUNG is a group of fast‐growing ventures across real estate, hospitality, media and lifestyle. We operate internationally with headquarters in the Netherlands and Spain, and an expanding footprint across Europe and emerging markets.
YOUNG Lending Desk is the private, asset‐backed financing platform of the YOUNG Group. We structure long‐term real estate financing with private lenders on an invitation‐only basis. No public funds. No mass market. Only real assets, long‐term capital and entrepreneurial value creation.
Our operating companies (YOUNG Coffee, Hospitality, Workspaces) actively use our own properties, creating a unique combination of:
Real estate ownership
Operational cashflow
Long‐term asset value
Brand‐driven location strategy
YOUNG Lending Desk is one of the financial engines of the YOUNG ecosystem.
For more information about YOUNG, please visit: www.young.com
OUR CULTURE
YOUNG is entrepreneurial, performance‐driven and built for people who take responsibility.
We value:
Clear communication
Speed of execution
Trust
Ownership
Continuous improvement
We thrive in fast‐moving environments and expect a hands‐on mentality from everyone who joins us. If you want real responsibility, real pressure and real impact—YOUNG is the place for you.
The Role – Co‐Founder & Managing Director
This is not a corporate management role. This is a true co‐founder position to build, scale and professionalise YOUNG Lending Desk together with the Founder.
You will be responsible for:
Structuring and scaling the private lending platform
Building and managing direct relationships with private investors
Structuring:
Asset‐backed loans
Private real estate financing
Value participation & buy‐and‐hold structures
Representing YOUNG towards:
High‐net‐worth individuals
Entrepreneurs
Family offices
Developing:
Lending templates
Risk frameworks
Governance & reporting structures
Co‐shaping:
Acquisition strategy
Capital planning
Portfolio growth
Acting as the commercial and financial face of YOUNG Lending Desk
This is a build‐from‐scratch leadership role with international scope.
Who we are looking for
You are not a desk banker.
You are a commercial dealmaker with real financial depth.
You bring:
10+ years of experience in:
Private equity
Real estate funds
Investment management
Structured finance
Private debt / private lending
Proven experience in:
Raising private capital
Structuring investment vehicles
Managing investor relations
Strong understanding of:
Real estate valuation
Risk, collateral, LTV
Cashflow‐based financing
A strong commercial instinct
High‐level financial literacy
Excellent communication & representation skills
International mindset and flexibility
True entrepreneurial DNA:
Self‐starting
Independent
Comfortable with responsibility
No need for hierarchy
Most importantly: You are an entrepreneur. You roll up your sleeves, take ownership and deliver.
Skin in the Game – Compensation & Participation
This is a co‐founder role, not a classic job. You will receive:
A competitive base salary
A performance‐based bonus
Equity / profit participation based on results
The opportunity to invest alongside YOUNG in selected deals
Long‐term wealth creation, not just short‐term income
Participation is structured transparently with:
A clear cliff period
Vesting over time
Strong alignment between contribution and reward
YOUNG Trial (Part of the Process)
Every candidate who advances in our recruitment process completes the YOUNG Trial:
A focused 5–10 hour practical assignment, carried out during evenings or weekends.
The trial is non‐remunerated
It is an essential part of our selection process
It allows both candidate and YOUNG to assess real‐world alignment in a realistic context
The trial gives insight into:
Ownership mindset
Problem‐solving ability
Execution speed
Communication style
Professional standards
Why join YOUNG Lending Desk?
You will co‐build a new international private financing platform
You operate at the intersection of real estate, entrepreneurship and capital
You will have:
Real influence
Real upside
Real ownership
You will not be "a manager in a fund"
You will be a founding pillar of a scalable financial platform
How to apply
If you recognize yourself in this profile and feel the drive to build this with us:
Please send:
Your CV
A short motivation
And a brief explanation of why you see yourself as a co‐founder rather than an employee
to: wim@young.com
Discretion is guaranteed.
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