Alantra FIG Analyst (Madrid, Spain)

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to companies, families, and investors in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 600 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 750 transactions in the last four years in M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding and asset-backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory, and capital markets. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients 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 30 September 2024, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses stood at more than €16.8bn.

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 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:

• 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 where possible. Alantra gives its Analysts significant responsibilities and is committed to their learning experience during their tenure with the firm.

Requirements:

• Strong academic background and results.
• At least 1 year of experience from a leading investment bank, boutique, leverage finance house or Big 4 accounting firm preferred. Previous experience in FIG is highly valued but not a strict requirement.
• Excellent financial knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to contribute 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.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency (both written and spoken) in English and Spanish is a requirement.

Application Details:

• Location: Madrid, Spain.

Attachments:

• Current CV.
• Excellent academic grade report.
• Cover Letter explaining your motivation to join Alantra (optional but highly appreciated).

Successful candidates will be contacted immediately.