Flynn and Chase
Associate - Financial Restructuring - Investment Banking
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Associate - Financial Restructuring - Investment Banking
Associate – Financial Restructuring
We are partnering with one of the world's leading investment banks to hire an Associate into its Financial Restructuring team in London. This is the number one global restructuring advisor, a position the firm has held for over a decade, and the largest dedicated restructuring practice of any investment bank. For a candidate with this background, this is one of the most sought-after seats in the market.
About the Firm
- The leading global restructuring franchise, ranked number one global investment banking restructuring advisor for over ten consecutive years.
- The largest and most experienced restructuring practice of any investment bank, having advised on over 1,900 restructuring transactions representing more than USD 4 trillion in aggregate debt claims since 1988.
- A genuinely global, independent advisory model with no lending balance sheet, enabling conflict-free advice and a steady pipeline of marquee debtor-side and creditor-side mandates.
- London sits at the centre of the firm’s EMEA restructuring activity, offering exposure to the most complex cross-border and large-cap situations in the region.
- A meritocratic, deal-intensive environment where Associates take real ownership, working directly with senior bankers and clients.
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Responsibilities
- Play a central role in live restructuring and distressed situations on behalf of companies, creditors, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Build and own complex financial models, including liquidity, capital structure, recovery, and valuation analyses.
- Drive due diligence and analysis of distressed businesses, capital structures, and restructuring options.
- Prepare client materials, restructuring proposals, term sheets, and stakeholder presentations.
- Support negotiations between companies, lenders, bondholders, and creditor groups.
- Manage Analysts and coordinate workstreams across legal advisers, management teams, and other parties.
- Contribute to business development and the origination of new restructuring mandates.
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Requirements
- A strong financial restructuring background gained in investment banking or restructuring advisory, including experience with debtor-side and/or credtor-side mandates.
- Typically, around 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, at the Associate level.
- Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and capital-structure skills.
- A solid understanding of distressed situations, debt instruments, and restructuring processes.
- Strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the maturity to operate in high-pressure situations.
- A top-tier academic background; relevant qualifications (e.g., CFA, ACA) are advantageous.
- Fluent English required; additional European languages are a plus.
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