2026 MBA Restructuring Associate - Stifel Capital Structure Advisory (Miller Buckfire), a Stifel Company (New York)

Stifel•New York, NY

33d•$175,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Stifel Capital Structure Advisory (formerly Miller Buckfire), a Stifel Company, is a restructuring boutique with an outstanding track record of providing objective and thoughtful advice in financial restructurings, recapitalizations and other high-stakes situations. Based in New York, the firm's professionals have a 29+ year history of providing objective and thoughtful advice to companies, creditors, shareholders, sponsors and other key stakeholders. Stifel Capital Structure Advisory professionals have deep experience managing complex transactions across industries and geographies, and they pride themselves on differentiated service characterized by intellect, creativity and hands-on involvement. The professionals at Stifel Capital Structure Advisory (formerly Miller Buckfire) work seamlessly with Stifel industry bankers to provide clients access to the full spectrum of strategic alternatives. Most of our transactions are completed out-of-court, and frequently our involvement is undisclosed. As a group, Miller Buckfire's professionals have represented more than 190 companies, restructured approximately $450 billion of debt, advised on mergers and acquisitions valued at over $21 billion and raised over $61 billion in financing. Stifel Capital Structure Advisory's New York-based Summer Associate Program provides MBA candidates with a hands-on introduction to the role of an Associate in Restructuring. Summer Associates at Stifel Capital Structure Advisory develop the skills necessary for a successful career in restructuring investment banking. The firm is committed to training and developing its associates to reach their full potential. Summer Associates participate in a robust training program during the first month of the program. In addition to both formal and informal training programs, there is a formal mentorship program, mid- and end-of-summer reviews, social networking events and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects. Associates are industry agnostic, gaining significant exposure to a broad range of stressed and distressed situations across a range of industries.

Requirements

Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Superior attention to detail
Disciplined work ethic and strong leadership ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Significant exposure to finance and accounting
Ability to work in teams
Highly-motivated and energetic
Pursuing an MBA degree with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027
Authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides and summaries for pitchbooks
Working closely with deal teams, including other junior and senior bankers
Performing and leading in-depth quantitative financial analyses and modeling
Contributing to team meetings and discussions
Conducting industry research and building out industry databases
Analyzing and researching companies in a wide range of industries
Interacting with investment banking clients and investors