M&A, Digital Infrastructure VP

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, structured funding & asset backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory and capital markets transactions, having advised on c. 750 deals for a total value of c. €187bn 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 31 December 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 €13.4bn.

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Job Description:

Alantra’s growing UK Digital Infrastructure M&A vertical is searching for a VP to execute a range of quality mandates that have been recently secured. Digital infrastructure is one of the fastest growing sectors globally and the team focuses on all three sub-verticals (data centres, fibre and towers). Driven by the accelerating growth in data and coupled with advances in technology, the sector is experiencing an influx of investment which has led to the significant deal flow within the team. Clients include both digital infrastructure funds and owner managers globally, with Alantra priding itself on its reputation for being the trusted advisor of choice through provision of unrivalled sector knowledge.

Digital Infrastructure forms part of the broader Technology M&A coverage within Alantra with ~25 professionals in London and ~60 in total globally. The role requires a highly analytical individual with a collaborative mindset and will involve significant interaction with both clients and investors in the execution of M&A transactions. This spans every element of a deal, including the preparation and presentation of businesses and supporting financial analysis.

Requirements:

• 6-9 years of professional experience
• Robust financial and analytical skillset with significant experience of building and sensitising operating models
• Highly experienced in valuation including LBO, DCF and comparables
• Prior involvement in M&A transactions
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and manage junior resource
• Confident in leading client and investor calls
• A driven self-starter with a positive outlook and can-do attitude
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Existing affinity to the Digital Infrastructure sector gained through academic and/or professional experience would be beneficial (but not essential), as well as prior experience in infrastructure more generally.

Application Details:

• Start date: ASAP
• Location: London, UK