FIG M&A Associate

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to companies, families, and investors in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 600 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 750 transactions in the last four years in M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding and asset-backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory, and capital markets. 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 30 September 2024, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses stood at more than €16.8bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description:

Alantra FIG M&A overview: M&A: Broad sector coverage with a proven track record of advising banks, lending platforms, insurance companies, asset & wealth managers, servicers, fintech, and all FIG related companies. Alantra works closely with financial institutions and the financial sponsor community, advising on a number of UK and EU FIG M&A transactions.

Based in London, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our FIG team, specifically in the M&A area.

The day-to-day tasks will include:

• Support in execution of active M&A mandates: Preparation of marketing materials, modelling and valuation analysis, data-room management, etc.
• M&A Marketing initiatives: Market analyses of different industry verticals, preparation of market, strategic and industry peer analysis, screening of potential M&A targets / buyers, financial valuations, etc.

Associates have direct exposure to all seniority levels internally, as well as direct client contact where possible.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years M&A experience within an investment bank, boutique or Big 4 firm
• At least 3 years recent FIG-specific sector experience is essential
• Experience in some (not necessarily all) of the following sub-sectors – banking, lending, specialty finance, Wealth/Asset Management and insurance broking
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in reviewing analysts work, valuations, and training, mentoring and pitch presentations
• Excellent Financial Modelling ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Application Details:

• Location: London, UK
• Start date: asap

Successful candidates will be contacted immediately.