Co-Founder & Managing Director - YOUNG Lending Desk

Private Real Estate Financing | International | Entrepreneurial Leadership RoleLocation:Europe (hybrid / international travel) Type:Full-time | Co-Founder level Compensation:Competitive base salary + bonus + participation + direct investment opportunitiesABOUT YOUNG & YOUNG LENDING DESK At YOUNG, we don’t build just one company – we build agroup 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 theprivate, 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 strategyYOUNG Lending Desk is one of thefinancial engines of the YOUNG ecosystem. For more information about YOUNG, please visit:OUR CULTURE YOUNG isentrepreneurial, performance-driven and built for people who take responsibility. We value:Clear communication Speed of execution Trust Ownership Continuous improvementWe thrive in fast-moving environments and expect ahands-on mentalityfrom 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 isnot a corporate management role. This is atrue co-founder positionto build, scale and professionalize YOUNG Lending Desk together with the Founder. You will be responsible for:Structuring and scaling theprivate lending platform Building and managingdirect 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 thecommercial and financial faceof YOUNG Lending DeskThis is abuild-from-scratch leadership role with international scope.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are not a desk banker.You are acommercial 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 strongcommercial instinct High-levelfinancial literacy Excellentcommunication & representation skills International mindset and flexibility True entrepreneurial DNA: Self-starting Independent Comfortable with responsibility No need for hierarchyMost importantly: You are an entrepreneur. You roll up your sleeves, take ownership and deliver.SKIN IN THE GAME – COMPENSATION & PARTICIPATION This is aco-founder role, not a classic job. You will receive: Acompetitive base salary Aperformance-based bonus Equity / profit participationbased on results The opportunity toinvest alongside YOUNG in selected deals Long-termwealth creation, not just short-term income Participation is structured transparently with: A clear cliff period Vesting over time Strong alignment between contribution and rewardYOUNG TRIAL (PART OF THE PROCESS) Every candidate who advances in our recruitment process completes theYOUNG Trial: A focused5–10 hour practical assignment, carried out during evenings or weekends.The trial isnon-remunerated It is anessential part of our selection process It allows both candidate and YOUNG to assess real-world alignment in a realistic contextThe trial gives insight into: Ownership mindset Problem-solving ability Execution speed Communication style Professional standardsWHY JOIN YOUNG LENDING DESK? You will co-build anew international private financing platform You operate at theintersection 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 afounding pillar of a scalable financial platformHOW 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 ofwhy you see yourself as a co-founder rather than an employee to:wim@young.comDiscretion is guaranteed.