Managing Director EOS Sweden

About the role

EOS Group is entering Sweden, one of Europe's most mature NPL markets, and is looking for a Managing Director to build EOS Sweden from the ground up in Stockholm. Reporting directly to the EOS Group Board, you will set the strategic agenda, allocate capital and drive performance across unsecured and secured NPL portfolios, originating and leading the first transactions in the Swedish market.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the market entry strategy for Sweden and identify growth opportunities
• Set up EOS Sweden from scratch, including legal entity, licenses, governance, processes and systems
• Identify and manage investment opportunities, representing EOS Sweden in negotiations and complex multi-party processes
• Define the operating model, including make-or-buy decisions for servicing and selection of external partners
• Recruit, lead and develop the Swedish team and foster a high-performance culture
• Oversee the full deal lifecycle from sourcing to closing and ensure post-deal performance meets targets
• Build relationships with banks, financial institutions, partners and advisors
• Ensure compliance with Swedish regulations and manage risk across all activities

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in NPL investments and/or servicing, distressed debt, real estate finance, investment banking or related fields, with a proven track record of leading transactions and managing portfolios
• Demonstrated track record of building organizations or business units from scratch, ideally in a start-up or greenfield context
• Strong academic background in Finance, Economics, Law or Business Administration; an MBA, CFA or equivalent is a strong plus
• Deep understanding of the Nordic financial markets and regulatory landscape, with a network among banks and market participants
• Proven leadership skills and hands-on, entrepreneurial drive
• Fluency in English and Swedish

What we offer

• End-to-end ownership of EOS Sweden, from strategy and operating model to team and first deals
• Direct access to EOS Group's expertise in deal-making, investments, best practices and legal, drawn from more than 25 countries
• A direct reporting line to the EOS Group Board and freedom to shape the culture of EOS Sweden