Associate – Financial Restructuring – Investment Banking

We are partnering with one of the world’s leading investment banks to hire an Associate into its Financial Restructuring team in London. This is the number one global restructuring advisor, a position the firm has held for over a decade, and the largest dedicated restructuring practice of any investment bank. For a candidate with a financial restructuring background, this is one of the most sought-after seats in the market.

Facts about the firm:

• The leading global restructuring franchise, ranked number one global investment banking restructuring advisor for more than ten consecutive years.
• The largest and most experienced restructuring practice of any investment bank, having advised on over 1,900 restructuring transactions representing more than USD 4 trillion in aggregate debt claims since 1988.
• A genuinely global, independent advisory model with no lending balance sheet, meaning conflict-free advice and a steady pipeline of marquee debtor-side and creditor-side mandates.
• London sits at the centre of the firm’s EMEA restructuring activity, giving you exposure to the most complex cross-border and large-cap situations in the region.
• A meritocratic, deal-intensive environment where Associates take real ownership and work directly with senior bankers and clients

Responsibilities:

• Play a central role on live restructuring and distressed situations, on behalf of companies, creditors, shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Build and own complex financial models, including liquidity, capital structure, recovery and valuation analyses.
• Drive due diligence and analysis of distressed businesses, their capital structures and restructuring options.
• Prepare client materials, restructuring proposals, term sheets and stakeholder presentations.
• Support negotiations between companies, lenders, bondholders and other creditor groups.
• Manage Analysts and coordinate workstreams across legal advisers, management teams and other parties.
• Contribute to business development and the origination of new restructuring mandates.

What we are looking for:

• A strong financial restructuring background gained in investment banking or restructuring advisory (debtor-side and/or creditor-
• side).Typically around 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, at Associate
• level.Excellent financial modelling, analytical and capital-structure s
• kills.A solid understanding of distressed situations, debt instruments and restructuring proc
• esses.Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the maturity to operate in high-pressure situations.
• A top-tier academic background; relevant qualifications (e.g. CFA, ACA) are advantageous.
• Fluent English; additional European languages is a plus

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