Alantra FIG Associate (Madrid, Spain)

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market 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 30 September 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to €14.2bn.

Job Description:

Financial Institutions Group overview:

Alantra’s FIG is the leading advisor globally to financial institutions and sponsors in different types of transactions: i) M&A, ii) credit portfolio and iii) Secured Funding and Asset Backed Securities (SFABS) deals. We provide a full spectrum of services, usually under a single financial advisory mandate, covering all type of industries:

• •M&A : Broad and full sector coverage with a proven track record of helping banks, lending platforms, insurance companies, asset & wealth managers, servicers, fintech, and all FIG related companies.
• •Credit Portfolio : Leading advisor on distressed and non-core assets transactions via whole loan or ABS (secured /unsecured NPLs, REOs…)
• •Secured Funding and Asset Backed Securities (SFABS) : Experience across the full range of credit assets from distressed loans to performing corporate receivables to real estate owned assets. Our approach builds on a deep understanding of the underlying assets to be securitized (or funded) and market leading analytical capabilities gained as a leading credit portfolio advisor.

Job Description:

Based in Madrid, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment and become an integral part of our FIG team.

The day-to-day tasks will include:

• •Managing and assisting in the execution of corporate finance transactions (FIG).
• •Performing financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research.
• •Overseeing and supporting the preparation of data to support a transaction process.
• •Preparing and delivering client presentations in a clear and compelling manner.
• •Acting as a mentor and role model to junior analysts and interns.
• •Acquire and maintain up to date knowledge of buyers, sellers, our services, risk, and competitors.
• •Support senior staff in client engagement management and transaction management.
• •Efficient use of databases, programming languages and other research tools.
• •Market research and analysis of different industry verticals.
• •Support in the Due diligence process.

Associates have direct exposure to all seniority levels internally, as well as direct client contact where possible. Alantra gives its Associates significant responsibilities and is committed to their learning experience during their tenure with the firm.

Requirements:

• •Excellent education from top Universities.
• •3 years of relevant experience in Credit solutions (structured finance and all type of Portfolios).
• •Strong analytical skills.
• •Fluency in English (spoken and written); other languages, particularly Portuguese, Italian, and French, are highly desirable.
• •Strong interest in investment banking, namely in the FIG sector.
• •Cooperative and with strong capabilities working with a Team.
• •Strong academic background / results and financial knowledge (accounting and company valuation) and understanding of financial statements / results and data analytics knowledge as a compulsory requirement.
• •Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to contribute your own ideas and work autonomously.
• •Proficiency in the use of Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook.
• •Capable of working under pressure and in a context of shifting priorities.
• •Impeccable communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
• •Strong attention to detail.

Application Details:

• •Location : Madrid, Spain.
• •Start date: December 2025.
• •Opening date for applications: December 1st, 2025.
• •Closing date for applications: February 1st, 2026

Successful candidates will be contacted immediately.