Maxime Pirotte

Maxime Pirotte is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Vice President in Leveraged Finance at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria since September 2025. Prior experience includes positions as an Associate at Houlihan Lokey from September 2023 to September 2025 and as a Financial Restructuring Associate at Gleacher Shacklock LLP from November 2022 to September 2023. Maxime previously held various roles at Houlihan Lokey and served as a Financial Analyst focusing on Debt Advisory. Early career experience includes participation in MUFG's Investment Banking Graduate Programme, with rotations in Securitisation, Leveraged Finance, and Credit Analysis, along with a stint as a Financial Consultant at Fundación de la Mujer. Maxime's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Business Engineering - Finance from Ghent University and completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.