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.

A&M Debt Advisory supports Private Equity, Infrastructure Funds and Corporate clients through the economic cycle, providing high value-add advice on debt raising, capital structure optimisation and navigating challenging situations. Our deep relationships across the lender community enable clients to access a broad range of liquidity pools.

The Team

Our team includes highly respected ex-bankers and advisors with many years of expertise across the credit spectrum, working both with experienced borrowers and those approaching the debt markets for the first time. Members of the team have worked on transactions across all different types of borrowing instruments in both the private and public capital markets.

Advice extends from optimising capital structures and reviewing financing options through to planning and execution including identifying potential lenders and investors, presenting the credit story and negotiating optimal terms for clients.

How you will contribute

Our German team is highly active across EMEA working for global and regional private equity firms, multinational corporations and family offices and we are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Associate / Associate Director with an advisory or banking background to join our growing team in Frankfurt.

Typical projects will include:

• Supporting Private Equity, Corporate, Infrastructure investors and Family Office clients in funding acquisitions, refinancings and recapitalisations
• Reviewing refinancing options to support growth strategies
• Advising on optimal capital structures
• Providing assistance on refinancing and amending existing debt facilities
• Assisting borrowers with managing their relationships with debt providers and raising new money
• Carrying out financial modelling, including analysing business forecasts, scenario analysis and covenant sensitivities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in debt markets from a role in debt advisory, leveraged finance, structured finance or corporate lending (including ABL) is advantageous, but a strong candidate without direct debt market experience would be considered
• Strong academic background including a highly numerate skill set and experience in key relevant skill areas (e.g. credit analysis and financial modelling)
• A keen desire to learn and develop in a meritocratic environment
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work with diverse and complex stakeholder groups
• Previous experience in contributing to project workstreams ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables with minimal supervision
• The team is making increasing use of AI in a structured manner to improve the quality of its client service and experience with efficient and compliant use of these systems could be an advantage
• Fluent business level English & German is essential. Additional language skills including European languages and Arabic are advantageous

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Culture & Values

At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. We trust our people to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. Above all, we value doing the right thing. For those ready to roll up their sleeves, lead with integrity, and be difference makers, this is where it starts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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