Analyst 2 – Restructuring Advisory

Job Description

Investment Banking Analyst 2 Restructuring Advisory | Prospect Rock Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Prospect Rock Partners. Our client is an elite boutique investment bank that specializes in providing strategic advisory and financial solutions to clients. This position plays a pivotal role within their restructuring advisory team, offering essential guidance to clients facing complex distressed situations. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating distressed debt, bankruptcies, reorganizations, and other significant restructuring transactions, making a direct impact on the global financial landscape.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Mission: Guide clients through distressed debt, bankruptcies, reorganizations, and other restructuring transactions by providing strategic advisory and financial solutions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, financial analysis tools and software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, which includes financial modeling, valuation, and benchmarking, to accurately assess the financial health and long-term viability of distressed companies.
• Due Diligence: Perform extensive due diligence on companies and their operations, meticulously identifying potential risks and opportunities, and then prepare detailed reports for senior management and clients, outlining findings and strategic recommendations.
• Transaction Execution: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute a range of complex restructuring transactions, including refinancing, asset sales, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Client Materials: Prepare high-quality pitch books, confidential information memoranda, detailed financial models, and various other client-facing materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and professionalism in all documentation.
• Market Insights: Stay thoroughly informed about current market trends, relevant industry developments, and regulatory changes specifically related to restructuring and distressed situations, sharing crucial insights with the team to inform strategic decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree is required in Finance, Economics, Business, or a closely related field. Candidates should possess a solid foundational understanding of investment banking principles and practices.
• Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience in investment banking, specifically within leveraged finance, M&A, restructuring, or other related financial advisory fields. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable exposure to distressed situations.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong financial modeling capabilities and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. This role requires a solid understanding of accounting principles, comprehensive financial statements, and various valuation methodologies. Additionally, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills are critical.
• Bonus: Knowledge and familiarity with various financial analysis tools and specialized software will be considered a distinct advantage for this role.