German Speaking Associate / Vice President Financial Restructuring (m/f/d)

Our client is an international financial advisory firm with a strong track record in complex restructurings, special situations and capital structure advisory. Small, entrepreneurial deal teams work on high-profile transactions, with direct exposure to senior bankers and key client stakeholders.

Tasks

As an Associate or Vice President in the Financial Restructuring & Capital Solutions team, you will work on a broad range of debtor- and creditor-side situations, including:

• Distressed and special situations
• Financial restructurings and takeovers
• Refinancing and debt capital solutions

Depending on seniority, you will

• Lead day-to-day workstreams on live mandates and marketing projects
• Develop, review and challenge complex financial models and valuation analyses
• Prepare and present client materials (information memoranda, presentations, pitch books)
• Coordinate due diligence and support negotiations with lenders, sponsors and other stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, sponsors and advisors
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Requirements

• 4–8+ years of experience in investment banking or a comparable advisory role (restructuring, leverage finance, special situations or related areas)
• Excellent analytical and technical skills; confident in building and reviewing complex Excel-based models
• Strong interest in financial restructuring, special situations and capital structure topics
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment
• Team player with high integrity, strong communication skills and an ownership mindset
• Fluent in German and English (both required)
• Strong academic track record in finance, economics, business, or a related field

Please submit your CV and relevant academic and professional references