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 Alantra is an international financial services firm with over 540 professionals representing 35 nationalities in 24 offices. We provide investment banking, alternative asset management and credit portfolio advisory services to corporations, family-owned companies, and institutional investors. Our ambition is to always support our clients with the best advice and products and to do that with an accountable and ethical approach to business. Our listed partnership model means that while our teams work under stringent corporate governance structures, they thrive on autonomy and are personally invested in Alantra. Which means we are all personally invested in our clients.