German Speaking Associate, Vice President Financial Restructuring

Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead day-to-day work streams 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

• 4–8+ years of experience in investment banking or a comparable advisory role
• 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