Associate - Restructuring

Overview

Ducera Partners is a leading investment bank with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring, liability management, capital markets, and growth capital. Since its founding in June 2015, Ducera Partners has advised on over $850 billion in transactions across various industries. Ducera Partners has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stamford. For more information about Ducera Partners, please visit

As an Associate, you will work on a wide range of transactions including restructurings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, divestitures, private placements, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures. Associates are expected to be involved in the development, structuring and financing of transactions and regularly attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.

Associate work will include, but is not limited to:

• Develop various analyses, including: distress trigger analyses, operating models, recovery waterfalls, transaction capital structure models, valuations (DCF, M&A comps, and trading comps), and other situation specific analyses;
• Prepare and discuss comprehensive marketing materials (including case studies, CIMs, pitch book presentations, and teasers);
• Prepare memoranda for internal and external use;
• Evaluate terms of credit agreements and indentures to determine restructuring alternatives and covenant compliance;
• Organize meetings with relevant stakeholders, including legal, financial, and operational advisors;
• Prepare financial and strategic buyers lists for various investment opportunities;
• Attend diligence sessions and assist with in-person site visits; and assist with coordination and sharing of due diligence amongst various parties;
• Maintain active involvement and participation in client facing situations and negotiations;
• Actively participate in intern training and recruiting efforts; provide mentorship and development to junior staff.

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.

To be considered, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) and extensive knowledge of and background in investment banking.

Expected annualized base salary range: $200,000 – $250,000.

The annual base salary range reflects the low and high targets of the estimated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary an employee in this role receives may vary depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: work location, job-related knowledge, and prior experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components.

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Ducera Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, martial or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim…