Investment Banking Associate, Restructuring

Jefferies Group • New York, NY

295d • $150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Jefferies Debt Advisory & Restructuring Group leverages the capabilities of the firm's full-service platform to provide an array of advisory and financing solutions to increase financial flexibility for corporate clients and financial sponsors. Debt Advisory & Restructuring professionals focus on debtor advisory, creditor advisory, out-of-court solutions, financings (DIPs/exits/rescues), distressed mergers & acquisitions, and expert witness testimony. The successful candidate will be an Associate based in Jefferies' New York office. They will manage transaction execution activities and business development opportunities relating to the group's advisory services to distressed companies and their stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant restructuring, credit-related, turnaround advisory, interim management and/or bankruptcy experience
• Independent thinker and a resourceful problem solver driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Adaptable and proactive; able to build a culture of dependable execution and delivery and continuous improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to review work product developed by others
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client partners and stakeholders
• Cultural fit - Naturally collaborative with unquestionable integrity, credibility and character; demonstrates high moral and ethical behavior at all times
• Executive poise and presence - at ease in large, matrixed corporate environments and nimble, fast-moving crisis settings
• Advanced accounting, finance, financial modeling, and analytical abilities
• Bachelor's degree is required

Responsibilities

• Manage company and creditor transaction advisory engagements
• Collaborate in developing and executing solutions to meet client needs
• Assist in leading discussions with senior client executives and creditor representatives
• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Assist in target research
• Supervise and train staff
• Develop professional network and relationships within firm and externally

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages including planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree