Associate - Financial Restructuring - Investment Banking

We are partnering with one of the world's leading investment banks to hire an Associate into its Financial Restructuring team in Frankfurt. This is the number one global restructuring advisor, with the largest dedicated restructuring practice of any investment bank, and a well-established, growing presence in DACH market. For a candidate with a financial restructuring background and fluent German, this is a rare and high-impact opportunity.

Facts about the firm:

• The leading global restructuring franchise, ranked number one global investment banking restructuring advisor for more than ten consecutive years.
• The largest and most experienced restructuring practice of any investment bank, having advised on over 1,900 transactions representing more than USD 4 trillion in aggregate debt claims since 1988.
• A strong and expanding German footprint, with the Frankfurt team central to restructuring and distressed mandates across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
• An independent, conflict-free advisory model with no balance sheet, ensuring objective advice and consistent, high-quality deal flow.
• Direct exposure to complex domestic and cross-border situations in the DACH market, working alongside senior bankers in a meritocratic, ownership-driven culture.

What you will do:

• Work on live restructuring and distressed mandates in the DACH region, advising companies, creditors and other stakeholders.
• Build and own complex financial models, including liquidity, capital structure, recovery and valuation analyses.
• Conduct due diligence on distressed businesses, capital structures and restructuring options.
• Prepare client materials, restructuring concepts, term sheets and stakeholder presentations in German and English.
• Support negotiations between companies, banks, bondholders and other creditor groups.
• Manage Analysts and coordinate with legal advisers, management teams and other parties.
• Contribute to origination and business development in the German-speaking market.

What are looking for:

• A strong financial restructuring background gained in investment banking or restructuring advisory.
• Typically around 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, at Associate level.
• Fluent German and English are essential, given the DACH client base and direct interaction with management teams and creditors.
• Excellent financial modelling, analytical and capital-structure skills.
• A solid understanding of distressed situations, German restructuring processes (e.g. StaRUG) and debt instruments is highly valued.
• Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with composure under pressure.
• A top-tier academic background; relevant qualifications (e.g. CFA) are advantageous.