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DEBT ADVISORY ANALYST (m/f/d)
ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a €500Mn market capitalization as of October 2022. Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions. In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co-investments and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services. Alantra’s portfolio advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform. For more information, visit www.alantra.com
As a member of our team, you will work in small international teams alongside senior bankers, benefiting from meaningful guidance and deal exposure on an international level. Based in Frankfurt, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our Investment Banking team, taking part in:
Support in execution of active Debt Advisory mandates: Support in financial modeling and structuring, due diligence analysis as well as banking Q&As. Preparation of lender educations. Being involved in complete transaction process and support in process related administrative tasks.
Marketing initiatives: Preparation of marketing materials / pitches, screening of potential DA opportunities, update of transaction databases, client newsletters 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.
Why should you join Alantra?
Analyst development at Alantra begins with an introduction to the bank, our culture and your business area. Once you settle into your team, your managers and colleagues will guide you as you share your ideas and shape our future and your own.
Each of our analyst programs has its own development scheme and technical training, tailored to you and the needs of the business area. But all of our personal development programs will help you experience the value of team working, problem-solving, influencing, communicating and presenting, and will support you as you gain relevant professional qualifications.
Our people are our most valuable asset, hence we offer them extensive career programs to advance their professional development. We work to support each individual’s career progression by deepening her/ his skills and build strategies for success in future roles.
We offer our teams a wide range of challenges and experiences and support each individual to continuously expand the limits of their comfort zone.
Small teams, flat hierarchies, and short decision-making processes in an international environment give you the opportunity to work on transformational cross-border projects and take on responsibility from day one.
We want people who make things happen.
For more information, visit www.alantra.com.
Would you like to be part of the team, please apply and submit the following documents:
Current CV (with information about your education, work experience and extra-curricular activities)
Cover Letter explaining your motivation to join Alantra
Requirements
Strong academic background (strong preference for finance degrees), Master degree and results
Proficiency (both written and spoken) in German and English is a requirement.
At least 12-18 months of experience from a leading leverage finance house (bank or debt fund), investment bank or corporate finance boutique preferred.
Excellent financial knowledge (accounting and company analysis), detailed understanding of financial statements and lending/credit processes
Strong financial modeling skills preferred
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.
Impeccable communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
Attention to detail.
Our Analyst program is designed for open-minded, creative, intellectually curious, and entrepreneurial individuals, willing to learn in a rewarding, collaborative, and enriching environment. We are very enthusiastic about our business and culture and look to attract, retain, and develop future colleagues who share the same values and are ready to make a real impact.
We are looking for self-motivated team players who can take advantage of the opportunities a dynamic growing team can provide.
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Permanent
Germany - Frankfurt
M&A - Investment Banking - Associate
ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a €500Mn market capitalization as of October 2022. Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions. In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co-investments and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services. Alantra’s portfolio advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform. For more information, visit www.alantra.com
About Alantra
ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market. With offices across Europe, the U.S., Asia, and Latin America, Alantra employs over 500 highly talented and experienced professionals across 22 countries. Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&A, capital raising, financial restructuring, credit portfolio, and capital markets transactions. For more information, visit www.alantra.com.
Alantra’s U.S. business, headquartered in Boston, MA, and with offices in New York, NY and San Francisco, CA, has specialized in domestic and cross-border mid-market acquisitions and divestitures involving family-owned businesses, multi-national corporations, and private equity investors for over 40 years. The team offers broad sector expertise across a range of industries, including Consumer, Industrials, Healthcare, and Technology; and is focused on executing a strategic growth plan to expand its capabilities and expertise.
Overview
ALANTRA is seeking to hire an Investment Banking Associate to help support its M&A and capital raising advisory business. The position will be located in Boston, MA or New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience with the ability to immediately and meaningfully impact the team, while also engaging thoughtfully with Alantra's training and onboarding practices. The Associate will have the opportunity to consistently work directly with Alantra’s U.S. Managing Directors and Partners.
Associates are given substantial responsibility and are highly productive in helping grow the business. The environment at Alantra is both collegial and entrepreneurial, and teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. A focus on innovative new ideas across all levels of the team are welcomed and encouraged, and leaders provide various career development opportunities for long-term success. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess a strong background in finance and accounting.
Responsibilities
Develop and author pitch materials
Prepare client presentations and deal documents, including but not limited to teasers, confidential information memoranda, and management presentations
Conduct extensive financial and valuation analyses
Build advanced financial models that help establish suitable capital structures, financial covenants, and sensitivity to key variables
Produce comprehensive industry and company-specific research
Develop marketing strategies, conduct buyer outreach and target approach
Manage due diligence and provide transaction support
Support transaction negotiations
Participate in the recruitment, development, training, and mentoring of Analysts and junior resources
Why Alantra
Alantra offers a unique experience for Associates to advise both domestic and international clients and to work with global colleagues on cross-border transactions. Alantra is a meritocracy, and high performing Associates will be presented with significant career growth opportunities across numerous sectors and offices.
Team-oriented and collaborative culture
Unique career development opportunities with focus on long-term growth and success
Global training programs
100% Healthcare coverage options, HRA and FSA options, dental, vision insurance
Fitness reimbursement
401k with match
Employee assistance program
Competitive salary and bonus plans
Competitive vacation and holiday plans
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Company events and international offsites
Team-wide community service initiatives
Access to global network
Requirements
Qualifications / Requirements
3 to 5 years of relevant experience in investment banking required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. Focus in business, finance, accounting or similar preferred.
Strong knowledge of M&A and capital raising with the ability to apply skills creatively to a diverse set of clients’ needs
Solid finance/accounting knowledge; ability to analyze and value businesses
Experience in reviewing analysts’ work models, valuations, and training; mentoring and pitch presentations
Sound judgment, particularly in valuation matters; strong analytic skills, specifically DCF’s and LBO’s, and the ability to talk through previous deals comprehensively
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical, creative, and strategic thinking skills
Team player mentality combined with the ability to work independently
Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize deliverables
Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills; Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
FINRA Series 79/7 and 63 licenses are required, or to be obtained within the first six months of employment
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Permanent
USA - Boston
M&A Internship April - September (m/f/d)
ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a €500Mn market capitalization as of October 2022. Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions. In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co-investments and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services. Alantra’s portfolio advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform. For more information, visit www.alantra.com
As an investment banking intern in our Frankfurt office you will be supporting our professionals with their day-to-day activities such as market and company research, company valuations, preparation of company presentations, pitch books and company profiles, preparation of client meetings, etc. Our internship program is designed for interns to have a high degree of interaction with our senior professionals in a truly international environment, providing them with the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and hands-on investment banking experience.
Requirements
- Strong academic track record with profound understanding of valuation theory and accounting
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and managing priorities in a fast-moving and demanding environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
- Proficient in Excel and Power Point
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Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Germany - Frankfurt
M&A Internship Jan - April (m/f/d)
ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a €500Mn market capitalization as of October 2022. Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions. In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co-investments and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services. Alantra’s portfolio advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform. For more information, visit www.alantra.com
As an investment banking intern in our Frankfurt office you will be supporting our professionals with their day-to-day activities such as market and company research, company valuations, preparation of company presentations, pitch books and company profiles, preparation of client meetings, etc. Our internship program is designed for interns to have a high degree of interaction with our senior professionals in a truly international environment, providing them with the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and hands-on investment banking experience.
Requirements
- Strong academic track record with profound understanding of valuation theory and accounting
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and managing priorities in a fast-moving and demanding environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
- Proficient in Excel and Power Point
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Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Germany - Frankfurt
Investment Banking - M&A - Analyst
ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a €500Mn market capitalization as of October 2022. Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions. In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co-investments and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services. Alantra’s portfolio advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform. For more information, visit www.alantra.com
The day to day tasks will include:
- Support in execution of active M&A mandates: Preparation of marketing materials, modeling 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 M&A 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
- Between 1 - 3 years of experience from a leading investment bank, M&A boutique, Big 4, leverage grades from top tier Business or Engineering schools/Masters in Corporate Finance.
- Applicants must have strong interest in investment banking and M&A.
- 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.
- Good communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency (both written and spoken) in English and Spanish is a requirement.
Application Details:
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Location: Madrid, Spain
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Permanent
Spain - Madrid
M&A Internship October - December (m/f/d)
ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a €500Mn market capitalization as of October 2022. Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions. In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co-investments and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services. Alantra’s portfolio advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform. For more information, visit www.alantra.com
As a member of our team, you will work in small international teams alongside investment banker professionals, benefiting from meaningful guidance and deal exposure on an international level. Based in Frankfurt, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our Investment Banking team, taking part in:
Supporting our professionals with their day-to-day activities such as market and company research, preparation of company valuations and presentations, pitch books and organizations profiles as well as preparation of client meetings, etc.
Our internship program is designed for interns to have a high degree of interaction with our senior professionals in a truly international environment, providing them with the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and hands-on investment banking experience.
Why should you join Alantra?
The internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into M&A on mid-market cross border transactions in a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. We offer our teams a wide range of challenges and experiences and support each individual to continuously expand the limits of their comfort zone.
Small teams, flat hierarchies, and short decision-making processes in an international environment give you the opportunity to be a part on transformational cross-border projects.
An offer of permanent employment as an analyst is possible with very good performance!
We want people who make things happen!
Requirements
- Strong academic track record with profound understanding of valuation theory and accounting
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and managing priorities in a fast-moving and demanding environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
- Proficient in Excel and Power Point
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Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Germany - Frankfurt