Investment Banking M&A Associate

Full job description

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, and capital markets transactions, having advised on more than 650 deals for a total value of c.€88.5bn 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 30 June 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 €13.7bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description:

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

Base compensation band: $150,000 (Min) - $180,000 (Max). This role is also eligible for an annual bonus in addition to the base salary. Actual starting pay may be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, market rate, the qualified pool of candidates, internal compensation, candidate experience, and budgetary constraints.

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