Business Development - CRU - Analyst

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:

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Analyst to join the Asset Management division of Alantra, specifically, for the Capital Raising Unit (CRU) team. The Asset Management division is a core and growing area for Alantra, which is constantly seeking new growth opportunities in both by-products and geographies.

The day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Asset Management CRM management:

  • Implementation of new CRM features in coordination with IT

  • Update investment opportunities and make sure information is up to date

  • Identification of potential prospects for new products/projects with a variety of research tools

• Business Development Partners Relationship

• Product Lead Support

• Involvement in the marketing materials preparation of a specific fundraising process (One Pager, Teasers etc) – pondría ejemplos jugosos que da sensación de más participación en el producto en sí

• Internal Committees Presentations

• Attending internal meetings with product leaders and investment teams  

• Research & Client Prospecting: Research of potential new LPs on international markets using i.e. Pitchbook, with Intelligence, Merger market, and public web sources

• Preparation of documentation and minutes for the Boards of the different products

• Coordination with Alantra Corporate Development division on gathering information on the Asset Management products and investors.

• Include/update product information on different platforms used by investment consultants or advisors.

• Involvement/ideas generation in marketing campaigns for better traction during events (IPEM, SuperReturn, SuperVenture, etc)

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will assist the department in a wide range of activities to support the growth of all Alantra Asset Management products.

The candidate must meet the following characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, or similar.

• Full-time availability.

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience related to finance, consulting, accounting, audit, and compliance. Previous experiences within the Asset Management industry would be highly valuable.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

• English fluency, both written and spoken, is essential.

• Good attitude and desire to learn.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills