Investment Banking Associate - Debt Advisory

Debt Advisory Associate

A leading independent investment bank is seeking a highly motivated Debt Advisory Associate to join its growing Capital Transformation & Debt Advisory practice. This team advises top‑tier corporate and financial sponsor clients on capital structure optimisation, liability management, debt financing, refinancing, ratings strategy, and complex capital markets situations.

This is a unique opportunity to build deep expertise alongside senior bankers with extensive Wall Street experience within a high‑momentum, entrepreneurial platform.

What You'll Do

• Support execution of a wide range of debt advisory mandates, including refinancing, leveraged finance transactions, liability management initiatives, and capital raises.
• Build, refine, and evaluate advanced financial models, including capital structure analyses, liquidity forecasting, credit metric evaluation, cash flow modeling, and scenario/sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct credit analysis, market research, and lender/investor bench marking across the high‑yield, leveraged loan, private credit, and structured capital markets.
• Prepare client‑facing materials such as pitch presentations, financing analyses, ratings materials, lender presentations, and capital structure reviews.
• Work directly with senior bankers and gain meaningful exposure to clients, credit investors, and lending institutions throughout the financing process.
• Collaborate with sector coverage teams and M&A teams to deliver integrated and strategic capital solutions.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of investment banking experience, ideally within debt advisory, leveraged finance, capital markets, or M&A.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities and a solid understanding of credit metrics, capital structure concepts, and financing markets.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the maturity to interface directly with senior executives and financing counterparts.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with a strong desire to take on increasing responsibility.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High‑Growth Platform: The Debt Advisory team is scaling rapidly, offering accelerated responsibility and upward mobility uncommon at larger institutions.
• Senior Leadership Access: Work alongside seasoned Managing Directors and Partners committed to mentorship and Associate development.
• High‑Impact Work: Play a central role in helping clients navigate critical financing decisions that influence their long‑term strategic direction.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Thrive within an independent, collaborative environment where your voice contributes meaningfully to team strategy and growth.