FIG Spain Intern (Madrid, Spain)

Alantra is an independent global mid-market financial services firm providing investment banking, asset management, and private capital services to companies, families, and investors operating in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 650 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia.

Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding & asset backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory and capital markets transactions, having advised on c. 750 deals for a total value of c. €187bn in the last four years. Alantra’s senior bankers and execution teams offer a global understanding of industry sectors combined with strong local relationships with the companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and financing institutions in each of its markets.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its client unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2023, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.2bn, while assets under management from Strategic Partnerships, in which Alantra holds a significant stake, were at more than €13.4bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description:

Based in Madrid, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our Corporate Portfolio Advisory team.

Distressed banking is Southern Europe created a big-opportunity in the acquisitions and sale of non -core assets in the financial sector to corporate and institutional clients. Alantra has been a first mover in the market and has managed to become one of the European leaders.

The service the Alantra team offers covers from the valuation to the structuring and sale of portfolios of different kinds: performing and non-performing loans (mortgages secured and secured loans, consumer loans, etc.), real estate assets, invoices, collection claims, etc.

Leveraging on its experience in Spain, where Alantra has been a key advisor in the banking clean-up process, being involved in transactions involving retail banking, real estate, and loan portfolios exposure, Alantra is now advising in different mandates also in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Cyprus.

The day-to-day tasks will include:

• Support the execution of active mandates: Analysis of information, valuation of financial and real estate assets, helping senior members on financial modeling and valuation analysis, data-room management, etc.
• Support marketing initiatives: Market research and analysis of different industry verticals, preparation of market, strategic and industry peer analysis, screening of potential targets / buyers, distressed asset - valuations, due diligence processes etc.

Interns have direct exposure to all seniority levels internally, as well as client contact where possible. Alantra gives its Interns significant responsibilities and is committed to their learning experience during their tenure with the firm.

Requirements:

Role Requirements:

• Applicants must have strong interest in investment banking and distressed assets
• Strong academic background / results and financial knowledge (accounting and company valuation) and understanding of financial statements
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to contribute your own ideas and work autonomously
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook
• Capable of working under pressure and in a context of shifting priorities
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Language skills in English (proficient) is a requirement. Knowledge of other languages, as Portuguese and Italian will be valued.  

Application Details:

• Duration: 6-month Internship
• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Application deadline: October 21st, 2024

Successful candidates will be contacted immediately.