Analyst - Financial Restructuring (M&A, Restructuring, Corporate Finance)

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Our Financial Restructuring Advisory team is an established and high performing team within A&M Colombia with focus on all aspects of financial and operational restructuring and turnaround initiatives both in and out of bankruptcy or financial distress.

As an Analyst you will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals recognized as authorities across a diverse set of industries, and with the guidance of the most talented practitioners, you will drive changes that preserve and create value, impacting the world’s most recognized organizations, and their people.

How you will contribute

As part of a select and highly skilled team you will have the opportunity to:

• Advise companies, investors, lenders or any other stakeholders facing distressed situations; assess Group-level financial performance in addition to high-level studies of the financial viability of subsidiary companies
• Conduct Independent Business Reviews, Initial diagnostic assessment of key issues and business outlook, appraisal of options & contingency planning and cash flow assessments
• Evaluate business plans and financial projections, including assessments of risks and opportunities - Contribute to performance monitoring following business plan implementation
• Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders in the community through the delivery of value-added client engagements

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, and/or consulting is preferred. A combination of experience in corporate positions with a financial or accounting focus is also desirable.
• BA/BS degree and/or MBA/ MS in Business, Finance, or other analytical fields.
• Advanced foundation in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Foundational understanding of Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, operational and financial restructuring, debtor and creditor preferred.
• Strong grasp of how to analyze financial statements with ability to design, build and use financial models.
• Ability to work well against deadlines and stay on task while supporting multiple work streams.
• Able to function well under pressure and work independently while understanding when to ask for guidance.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to think through alternative solutions.Strong communication and business writing skills.
• English proficiency above 80% (writing and oral expression).
• Commitment to living A&M’s cultural values: integrity, leadership, objectivity, inclusive diversity, and fun.