We are partnering with one of the world's leading investment banks to hire an Associate into its Financial Restructuring team in London. This is the number one global restructuring advisor, a position the firm has held for over a decade, and the largest dedicated restructuring practice of any investment bank. For a candidate with a financial restructuring background, this is one of the most sought-after seats in the market.
Facts about the firm:
- The leading global restructuring franchise, ranked number one global investment banking restructuring advisor for more than ten consecutive years.
- The largest and most experienced restructuring practice of any investment bank, having advised on over 1,900 restructuring transactions representing more than USD 4 trillion in aggregate debt claims since 1988.
- A genuinely global, independent advisory model with no lending balance sheet, meaning conflict-free advice and a steady pipeline of marquee debtor-side and creditor-side mandates.
- London sits at the centre of the firm's EMEA restructuring activity, giving you exposure to the most complex cross-border and large-cap situations in the region.
- A meritocratic, deal-intensive environment where Associates take real ownership and work directly with senior bankers and clients
Responsibilities:
- Play a central role on live restructuring and distressed situations, on behalf of companies, creditors, shareholders and other stakeholders.
- Build and own complex financial models, including liquidity, capital structure, recovery and valuation analyses.
- Drive due diligence and analysis of distressed businesses, their capital structures and restructuring options.
- Prepare client materials, restructuring proposals, term sheets and stakeholder presentations.
- Support negotiations between companies, lenders, bondholders and other creditor groups.
- Manage Analysts and coordinate workstreams across legal advisers, management teams and other parties.
- Contribute to business development and the origination of new restructuring mandates.
What we are looking for:
- A strong financial restructuring background gained in investment banking or restructuring advisory (debtor-side and/or creditor-
- side).Typically around 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, at Associate
- level.Excellent financial modelling, analytical and capital-structure s
- kills.A solid understanding of distressed situations, debt instruments and restructuring proc
- esses.Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the maturity to operate in high-pressure situations.
- A top-tier academic background; relevant qualifications (e.g. CFA, ACA) are advantageous.
- Fluent English; additional European languages is a plus