Financial Restructuring Analyst & Associate
Financial Restructuring - Analyst & Associate
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Group: Financial Restructuring / Corporate Restructuring
Firm: A leading global investment bank with a top-ranked, award-winning Financial Restructuring practice
About the Opportunity
A premier global financial advisory firm is expanding its Financial Restructuring team and seeking Analysts and Associates to join its Minneapolis office. The restructuring group is consistently ranked among the most active in the world, advising companies, creditors, and other stakeholders on some of the most complex and high-profile distressed situations across every major industry. This is a rare opportunity to gain unparalleled deal exposure while working alongside recognized leaders in the field.
What You'll Do
- Advise debtors, creditors, and other parties-in-interest on in-court (Chapter 11) and out-of-court restructurings, recapitalizations, distressed M&A, and financings.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, including liquidity analyses, 13-week cash flow forecasts, and valuation and recovery analyses.
- Prepare marketing materials, pitch books, and client presentations, as well as bankruptcy-related exhibits and expert materials.
- Conduct company, industry, and capital structure due diligence to support live engagements.
- Interface directly with clients, legal counsel, and other advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- (Associate level) Manage day-to-day execution, oversee and mentor Analysts, and take ownership of key workstreams and client deliverables.
What Our Client is Looking For
Analyst
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, restructuring, transaction advisory, corporate finance, or a related field (strong recent graduates will be considered).
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; strong academic record.
- Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, and Excel/PowerPoint skills.
Associate
- 3-6 years of experience, ideally with a foundation in restructuring, investment banking, leveraged finance, or distressed advisory.
- MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams, manage junior team members, and interact with clients.
Both levels
- Strong understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and capital structures; familiarity with the bankruptcy process is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- High level of professionalism, work ethic, and intellectual curiosity.
Why Join
- Work on marquee, headline-making restructuring mandates with a globally recognized team.
- Best-in-class training, mentorship, and a clear path for advancement.
- Competitive compensation, meaningful responsibility early, and direct client exposure.
Compensation:
Analyst: Base of $135k - $145k with ~100% bonus
Associate: Base of $175k - $200k with ~100% bonus
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