M&A - Investment Banking - 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 €600Mn market capitalization as of February 2020. Its Investment Banking division employs over 250 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 150 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 Job Description: About Alantra ALANTRA is a global mid-market investment banking and asset management firm with offices across Europe, the U.S., Asia and Latin America. Its Investment Banking division employs over 500 highly talented and experienced professionals spread across 24 offices in 20 countries, providing 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, 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, Financial Services, Industrials 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 Analyst to help support its M&A and capital raising advisory business. The position will be located in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the field and be able to meaningfully contribute to the group on Day 1 with little hands-on training. The Analyst will have the opportunity to work directly with Alantra's US Managing Directors. The environment at Alantra is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm's success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are welcomed. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess a strong background in finance and accounting. Responsibilities • Conduct industry research and perform individual company analysis • Develop financial analysis and models • Support creation of client proposals and presentations • Manage data room and coordinate due diligence process • Recruit, supervise, and develop Interns • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Requirements: Qualifications / Requirements • Relevant prior experience in the field of corporate finance required • Bachelor's degree required; focus in business, finance, accounting preferred • Knowledge of M&A and capital raising (debt and equity) practices is essential • Solid finance/accounting knowledge; ability to analyze and value businesses • Exceptional interpersonal and presentation 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 Apply tot his job