Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
The Ankura Capital Advisors investment banking team is actively looking for an VP (Director) for our Group. The candidate will be working closely with senior members of the Capital Advisory Group to advise companies, creditors and other stakeholders in evaluating and recommending Strategic Alternatives, including M&A, Special Situations Financing, Liability Management, and Restructuring.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day transaction execution under direction of Managing Directors
Build, and oversee the development of, fully integrated financial models
Develop and maintain knowledge of capital structures and credit products
Create both pitch and transaction marketing documents
Prepare industry and client research and bespoke analysis
Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute M&A and restructuring transactions
Conduct comprehensive valuation exercises of companies and business units
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors
Support new business and marketing initiatives as appropriate
Prepare client presentations, draft offering memoranda, prepare internal committee memoranda, prepare management and board presentations and other materials for senior bankers as required
Oversee and manage junior staff
Qualifications
4-7 years experience in investment banking
Prior restructuring, debt advisory or leveraged finance experience at an investment bank, credit fund or turnaround advisory firm preferred
Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred
Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, both verbal and written
Elevated attention to detail and consistency in work product
High degree of maturity, integrity, demonstrated leadership skills and work ethic
Self-starting team player who excels in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment
SIE 7, 79, 63 licenses required at time of hiring or shortly thereafter
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