Job Description

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. 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 31 December 2024, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses stood at more than €16.5bn.

Job Description:

Overview

ALANTRA is seeking to hire an  Investment Banking Associate to help support it's Industrials M&A and capital raising advisory business. The position will be located onsite in 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

Location: New York, NY

Start Date: Immediate

Base compensation band: $130,000 (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.

Alantra is an equal opportunity employer.

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