About Alantra

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c. €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to c €14.5bn

Job Description:

Alantra is looking to hire an Associate within its Investment Banking team covering Real Estate Debt Advisory. The successful candidate will support clients in structuring, sourcing and executing debt financing solutions across Real Estate in the UK and Europe.

This role is designed for candidates with a strong technical debt financing background and the ability to take greater ownership of transaction workstreams, manage lender processes and contribute directly to client delivery. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with execution experience and the ability to coordinate internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Advise corporate and sponsor-backed clients on debt financing strategies including acquisition finance, refinancing and restructuring.
Support the structuring and execution of debt transactions across bank and capital markets products.

Build and analyse financial models, capital structures and credit metrics to determine appropriate financing solutions.

Prepare client materials including pitch books, financing proposals and credit presentations.

Coordinate with internal product teams, including leveraged finance, DCM and structured finance, to deliver integrated financing solutions.

Manage lender processes including syndication, due diligence and documentation.

Monitor market conditions and provide clients with insights on debt markets and financing trends.

Build and maintain relationships with corporates, private equity sponsors and internal stakeholders.

Take ownership of core execution workstreams and help guide more junior team members where appropriate.

Requirements:

5–8 years of relevant experience in Debt Advisory, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, DCM, Corporate Banking or a related financing role.
Strong understanding of credit analysis, capital structures and debt markets.
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to build models from scratch.
Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial judgement and confidence in working with clients, sponsors and financing counterparties.
Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA or equivalent are advantageous.

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