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M&A - Investment Banking - Analyst

Alantra, Boston, MA, United States


Investment Banking Analyst

ALANTRA is a global mid-market investment banking and asset management firm with offices across Europe, the U.S., Asia and Latin America. Its Investment Banking division employs over 500 highly talented and experienced professionals spread across 24 offices in 20 countries, providing independent advice on M&A, capital raising, financial restructuring, credit portfolio, and capital markets transactions.
Alantra's U.S. business, headquartered in Boston, MA, has specialized in domestic and cross-border mid-market acquisitions and divestitures involving family-owned businesses, multi-national corporations, and private equity investors for over 40 years. The team offers broad sector expertise across a range of industries, including Consumer, Financial Services, Industrials and Technology, and is focused on executing a strategic growth plan to expand its capabilities and expertise.
ALANTRA is seeking to hire an Investment Banking Analyst to help support its M&A and capital raising advisory business. The position will be located in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the field and be able to meaningfully contribute to the group on Day 1 with little hands-on training. The Analyst will have the opportunity to work directly with Alantra's US Managing Directors. The environment at Alantra is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm's success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are welcomed. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess a strong background in finance and accounting.
Responsibilities

Conduct industry research and perform individual company analysis
Develop financial analysis and models
Support creation of client proposals and presentations
Manage data room and coordinate due diligence process
Recruit, supervise, and develop Interns
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements

Relevant prior experience in the field of corporate finance required
Bachelor's degree required; focus in business, finance, accounting preferred
Knowledge of M&A and capital raising (debt and equity) practices is essential
Solid finance/accounting knowledge; ability to analyze and value businesses
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation 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