M&A - Investment Banking - Analyst

Investment Banking AnalystALANTRA 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 analysisDevelop financial analysis and modelsSupport creation of client proposals and presentationsManage data room and coordinate due diligence processRecruit, supervise, and develop InternsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedRequirements:Relevant prior experience in the field of corporate finance requiredBachelor's degree required; focus in business, finance, accounting preferredKnowledge of M&A and capital raising (debt and equity) practices is essentialSolid finance/accounting knowledge; ability to analyze and value businessesExceptional interpersonal and presentation skillsExcellent analytical, creative, and strategic thinking skillsTeam player mentality combined with the ability to work independentlyStrong organization skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize deliverablesAdvanced Microsoft Office suite skills; Expert in Excel and PowerPointFINRA Series 79/7 and 63 licenses are required, or to be obtained within the first six months of employment