Investment Banking Associate - Restructuring

Associate - Restructuring Investment Banking

A leading investment banking and financial advisory platform is seeking an Associate to join its Restructuring Investment Banking practice. The role provides exposure to a wide variety of restructuring, capital markets, special situations, and distressed M&A transactions across multiple industries. Associates work closely with senior bankers and clients on both debtor-side and creditor-side engagements, gaining meaningful responsibility and client interaction throughout the transaction lifecycle.

The team advises companies, lenders, creditors, investors, and other stakeholders in both in-court and out-of-court restructuring situations, as well as financing and strategic transactions involving complex capital structures.

Key Areas of Focus

• Advising companies and stakeholders in out-of-court and Chapter 11 restructurings

• Raising third-party debt and equity financing

• Providing distressed M&A advisory services

• Supporting special situations and complex strategic transactions

• Participating in negotiations involving multiple stakeholder groups

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of debtor-side and creditor-side restructuring engagements, refinancing transactions, capital raises, and distressed M&A assignments.

• Build and maintain complex financial models, including operating models, liquidity forecasts, valuation analyses, and scenario analyses.

• Analyze historical and projected financial performance to evaluate strategic alternatives and restructuring solutions.

• Assist in the preparation of client presentations, pitch materials, confidential information memoranda, and other transaction-related deliverables.

• Conduct industry, company, and market research to support transaction execution and business development efforts.

• Participate in due diligence processes and coordinate workstreams with clients, lenders, investors, legal counsel, and other stakeholders.

• Assist in evaluating capital structures, financing alternatives, and restructuring options.

• Work closely with senior bankers and analysts throughout all phases of transaction execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record from an accredited institution.

• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in restructuring advisory, leveraged finance, investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and financial statement analysis.

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities, including operating and three-statement modeling experience.

• Experience with liquidity analysis, forecasting, and transaction execution is preferred.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and communication abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to work effectively with professionals at all levels of an organization.

• High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.

• Experience utilizing financial technology and data analysis tools, including AI-enabled solutions, is a plus.