Alantra FIG Analyst (Mexico City)

9 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Mexico... 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:

Financial Institutions Group overview:

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 Mexico City, 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:

  • Support in execution of active mandates: Preparation of marketing materials, modelling and valuation analysis, data-room management, etc.
  • Marketing initiatives: Market analyses of different industry verticals, preparation of market, strategic and industry peer analysis, screening of potential FIG targets / buyers, financial valuations, etc.

Analysts have direct exposure to all seniority levels internally, as well as direct client contact. Alantra gives its Analysts significant responsibilities and is committed to their learning experience during their tenure with the firm with significant guidance from senior team members. Exposure to Alantra’s global platform will be provided and expected for the persons in the team. 

Requirements:

  • Strong academic background and results. Apply only if candidate has an actuarial, mathematics, economics or any engineering bachelor’s degree. Average of grades must be in the top 10% of the class.
  • Only apply if degree was obtained from ITAM, Tec de Monterrey, Universidad Iberoamericana and Anahuac.
  • At least 1 year of experience from a leading investment bank, large Mexican bank within the debt capital markets or investment banking advisory business, advisory boutique firms, leverage finance funds, debt focused institutional funds, private equity firms or Big 4 accounting firm within the financial advisory department (persons within the audit, tax, valuation, IT services, consulting departments will not considered).
  • Previous experience in Financial Institutions is highly valued but not a strict requirement.
  • Excellent financial knowledge and understanding of financial statements for financial institutions as well as local/international capital markets.
  • Highly resourceful in obtaining market information across all available platforms.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to contribute own ideas and work autonomously.
  • Proficiency in the use of Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and Canva.
  • Capable of working under pressure and in a context of shifting priorities.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
  • Attention to detail and be able to prepare to the point summarized self-standing documents.
  • 100% Proficiency (both written and spoken) in English and Spanish is a requirement.
  • Excellent business presence in terms of formal business attire.
  • Flexibility for a day a week to work from home.

Application Details:

  • Location: Mexico City
  • Start date:  February – March 2025

Successful candidates will be contacted immediately.