Analyst​/Associate - Capital Solutions

Firm Profile

Ducera Partners is a leading, independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm. We take a collaborative, partnership-based approach to deliver superior results to our clients across a variety of advisory verticals, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring and liability management, capital solutions, and risk solutions. Ducera leverages its extensive experience with an execution-focused approach to advise clients through pivotal moments where judgment, creativity, and precision are critical.

Founded in 2015, Ducera has advised on over $850 billion in transactions across a variety of industries and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford.

The Capital Solutions group advises companies as they navigate complex capital markets decisions. Clients rely on Ducera to structure and execute tailored financing solutions across credit, equity, structured equity, and hybrid capital. Drawing on deep transaction experience and an extensive global investor network, we help clients evaluate all available alternatives and execute optimal outcomes. Ducera has advised corporate and sponsor clients on a wide range of transactions, including acquisition financings, dividend recapitalizations, stressed and special situations financings, project finance, structured products, growth capital raises, and minority equity investments.

Our integrated approach to structuring, capital provider access, and execution has made Ducera a trusted partner for clients’ capital needs.

A Senior Analyst / Junior Associate on our Capital Solutions team is expected to:

• Play an integral role in the origination and execution of financing mandates, including primary capital raises, refinancings, recapitalizations, and merger and acquisition financings, while working closely with senior bankers, clients, and investors.
• Draft and coordinate marketing materials to drive origination and execution efforts, including client pitches, capital markets updates, confidential information memoranda, investor presentations, and other ad-hoc client-facing materials.
• Build, refine, and maintain detailed financial models and credit analyses used directly in client materials, lender diligence, and financing negotiations.
• Prepare and interpret company and transaction comparables to assess market pricing, leverage tolerance, covenant structures, and investor appetite.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis, including assessment of business risk, cash flow sustainability, leverage and coverage metrics, covenant headroom, and downside scenarios.
• Manage day-to-day transaction execution work streams, including data room setup and maintenance, diligence coordination, Q&A tracking, and interaction with lenders, investors, and other counter parties.
• Support investor outreach and capital formation efforts by maintaining investor databases, tracking feedback and indications of interest, and assisting with capital allocation analyses.
• Monitor financing market conditions, comparable transactions, and investor activity to inform financing strategies and client recommendations.
• Maintain internal transaction and pipeline tracking tools, ensuring accuracy and organization in a fast-paced, multi-mandate environment.
• Over time, take an active role in covering clients (financial sponsors, public companies, private corporates) and investors (alternative asset managers, direct lenders, credit hedge funds, etc.).
• Work closely with senior bankers and clients in a lean team setting, demonstrating ownership, judgment, and professionalism while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualified applicants will prove to be highly motivated and team-oriented with excellent leadership records. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in financial modeling, finance, and accounting as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding project management skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Additional qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Strong technical and corporate finance foundation, including detailed financial statement…