Alantra FIG Associate (Madrid, Spain)

4 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Madrid, MD, ES... more

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:

Alantra’s FIG is the leading advisor globally to financial institutions and sponsors in different types of transactions: i) M&A, ii) credit portfolio and iii) Secured Funding and Asset Backed Securities (SFABS) deals. We provide a full spectrum of services, usually under a single financial advisory mandate, covering all type of industries:

  • M&A: Broad and full sector coverage with a proven track record of helping banks, lending platforms, insurance companies, asset & wealth managers, servicers, fintech, and all FIG related companies.
  • Credit Portfolio: Leading advisor on distressed and non-core assets transactions via whole loan or ABS (secured /unsecured NPLs, REOs…)
  • Secured Funding and Asset Backed Securities (SFABS): Experience across the full range of credit assets from distressed loans to performing corporate receivables to real estate owned assets. Our approach builds on a deep understanding of the underlying assets to be securitized (or funded) and market leading analytical capabilities gained as a leading credit portfolio advisor.

Job Description:

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

The day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (FIG).
  • Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
  • Overseeing and supporting the preparation of data to support a transaction process.
  • Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Acting as a mentor and role model to junior analysts and interns.
  • Acquire and maintain up to date knowledge of buyers, sellers, our services, risk, and competitors.
  • Support senior staff in client engagement management and transaction management.
  • Efficient use of databases, programming languages and other research tools.
  • Market research and analysis of different industry verticals.
  • Support in the Due diligence process.

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

Requirements:

Role Requirements:

  • Excellent education from top Universities.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in Credit solutions (structured finance and all type of Portfolios).
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written); other languages (particularly Portuguese, Italian, and Greek) are highly desirable.
  • Strong interest in investment banking, namely in the FIG sector.
  • Cooperative and with strong capabilities working with a Team.
  • Strong academic background / results and financial knowledge (accounting and company valuation) and understanding of financial statements / results and data analytics knowledge as a compulsory requirement.
  • 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).
  • Strong attention to detail.

Application Details:

  • Location: Madrid, Spain.
  • Start date: October – December 2024.
  • Opening date for applications: October 15th, 2024.
  • Closing date for applications: December 16th, 2024.

Documentation to be sent to vanessa.sardi@alantra.com, with the subject “FIG Associate Madrid, Spain” and the candidate’s full name. Attachments:

  • Current CV.
  • Cover Letter explaining your motivation to join Alantra.

Successful candidates will be contacted immediately.