Co-Founder & Managing Director – YOUNG Lending Desk

Private Real Estate Financing | International | Entrepreneurial Leadership RoleLocation: Europe (hybrid / international travel)Type: Full-time | Co-Founder levelCompensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + participation + direct investment opportunitiesABOUT YOUNG & YOUNG LENDING DESKAt YOUNG, we don’t build just one company – we build 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 ownershipOperational cashflowLong-term asset valueBrand-driven location strategyYOUNG Lending Desk is one of the financial engines of the YOUNG ecosystem.For more information about YOUNG, please visit:www.young.comOUR CULTUREYOUNG is entrepreneurial, performance-driven and built for people who take responsibility.We value:Clear communicationSpeed of executionTrustOwnershipContinuous improvementWe 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 DIRECTORThis is not a corporate management role. This is a true co-founder position to build, scale and professionalize YOUNG Lending Desk together with the Founder.You will be responsible for:Structuring and scaling the private lending platformBuilding and managing direct relationships with private investorsStructuring:Asset-backed loansPrivate real estate financingValue participation & buy-and-hold structuresRepresenting YOUNG towards:High-net-worth individualsEntrepreneursFamily officesDeveloping:Lending templatesRisk frameworksGovernance & reporting structuresCo-shaping:Acquisition strategyCapital planningPortfolio growthActing as the commercial and financial face of YOUNG Lending DeskThis is a build-from-scratch leadership role with international scope.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORYou are not a desk banker.You are a commercial dealmaker with real financial depth.You bring:10+ years of experience in:Private equityReal estate fundsInvestment managementStructured financePrivate debt / private lendingProven experience in:Raising private capitalStructuring investment vehiclesManaging investor relationsStrong understanding of:Real estate valuationRisk, collateral, LTVCashflow-based financingA strong commercial instinctHigh-level financial literacyExcellent communication & representation skillsInternational mindset and flexibilityTrue entrepreneurial DNA:Self-startingIndependentComfortable with responsibilityNo need for hierarchyMost importantly:You are an entrepreneur. You roll up your sleeves, take ownership and deliver.SKIN IN THE GAME – COMPENSATION & PARTICIPATIONThis is a co-founder role, not a classic job.You will receive:A competitive base salaryA performance-based bonusEquity / profit participation based on resultsThe opportunity to invest alongside YOUNG in selected dealsLong-term wealth creation, not just short-term incomeParticipation is structured transparently with:A clear cliff periodVesting over timeStrong alignment between contribution and rewardYOUNG 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-remuneratedIt is an essential part of our selection processIt allows both candidate and YOUNG to assess real-world alignment in a realistic contextThe trial gives insight into:Ownership mindsetProblem-solving abilityExecution speedCommunication styleProfessional standardsWHY JOIN YOUNG LENDING DESK?You will co-build a new international private financing platformYou operate at the intersection of real estate, entrepreneurship and capitalYou will have:Real influenceReal upsideReal ownershipYou will not be “a manager in a fund”You will be a founding pillar of a scalable financial platformHOW TO APPLYIf you recognize yourself in this profile and feel the drive to build this with us:Please send:Your CVA short motivationAnd a brief explanation of why you see yourself as a co-founder rather than an employeeto:📩 wim@young.comDiscretion is guaranteed.