Overview Location: Milan, Italy Employment Type: Full-time (On-site) Seniority: Managing Director Reports to: Head of Institutional Sales About Imperial Capital Imperial Capital Group (Los Angeles, New York, London, Milan) provides institutional sales & trading, investment banking, capital markets, and restructuring advisory, specializing in complex and illiquid credit across the capital structure. Why we’re hiring We’re expanding senior sell-side coverage across priority regions to originate and execute in High Yield, stressed / distressed, EM and special situations — on a riskless-principal basis. This is not IG / rates and not a sales-trader role. Product scope stressed / distressed bonds & loans; EM / LATAM opportunities; AT1 / CoCo s, corporate hybrids; senior & subordinated financials; covered, core & peripheral SSA; illiquids and selected ABS. Illustrative cases include legacy CS AT1 and select EM sovereign / corporate workouts (e.g., Venezuela / PDVSA, Argentina) where permitted by applicable laws, sanctions, and internal policies. We’re looking for seasoned producers who turn differentiated ideas into revenue and deepen Tier-1 buy-side relationships—executing strictly within our regulatory permissions and compliance standards. Open roles (select your primary region) We are hiring 3 Senior Institutional Credit Sales (MD, individual contributor) roles. Priority markets : Italy — Senior Sales covering Italy and Italian-speaking clients. France / Francophone — Senior Sales covering France and other Francophone markets (e.g. Luxembourg) Germany / German-speaking — Senior Sales covering Germany and other German-speaking markets (e.g. Austria). Secondary expansion (optional add-on coverage): BENELUX and / or Nordics; CEE considered. Location: All positions are based in Milan (hybrid). English language at professional level (C1) is a must have while Italian language, even if not required for roles not covering Italian clients, is advantageous for on-site collaboration and considered a plus. What you’ll do Own senior client coverage in your region; maintain and expand a network of real-money, hedge funds, private banks, and family offices. Originate & close across HY, stressed / distressed bonds & loans, post-reorg situations; deploy hybrids & sub-Fins when accretive. Not IG / rates. Run your book: craft ideas with Trading & Research, set pricing, coordinate execution, and ensure clean, timely settlement— riskless-principal (this is not a sales-trader role). Collaborate globally with colleagues in the UK / US to maximize cross-border idea flow and capital velocity. The platform you’ll leverage Agency-based, client-first model designed to avoid conflicts; riskless-principal execution with seasoned legal & settlements support. Deep distribution to global institutional investors; block-trade capability in liquid & illiquid securities. Differentiated desk analysis focused on distressed & special sits; seamless USEU execution from London & Milan. What you bring Sell-side prerequisite (broker-dealer / investment firm). Buy-side profiles are not in scope. 5 years as senior institutional credit sales ( exclude internship / analyst / associate years). Portable, monetizable relationships in HY / stressed / distressed / special sits. Languages: English at professional level (C1). Plus one of Italian, French, or German aligned to your coverage. Italian is a plus for all roles (Milan base). Nordics / CEE languages are an advantage. Results-driven, ethical, collaborative; strong compliance mindset. Compensation & benefits Competitive base high payout on gross commissions from day one. Pension plan, professional & life insurance, private healthcare. Relocation support and Italian in-patriate tax incentives where applicable. Flexible / hybrid work, right-to-disconnect, additional leave; wellbeing & inclusion initiatives and a company welfare plan. Why Imperial Flat structure, direct access to senior management; partnership with global Sales & Trading colleagues. Entrepreneurial platform with the agility of a boutique and the reach of a global firm; credit-only focus on HY, stressed / distressed, and special situations. Proprietary research and complex-settlement expertise; confidentiality respected (no client list requested until mutual interest). How to apply Send your CV right now and a brief note indicating your primary region, language coverage, and a concise presentation. Confidential conversations welcome. Imperial Capital SIM is an equal-opportunity employer; we welcome all qualified applications regardless of background or identity. J-18808-Ljbffr