Ratings Advisory Associate | Selby Jennings

Job title:

Ratings Advisory Associate | Selby Jennings

Company:

Selby Jennings

Job description

Our client, an elite advisory boutique based in Paris, is looking to hire a dynamic and highly skilled Associate to join their Rating Advisory team. The team advises corporates, private equity, and hedge funds across Europe, handling a diverse range of debt-related products and strategic situations, including:

• Financing & Refinancing: Structuring and executing mandates both on a standalone basis or in the context of corporate M&A.
• Sponsor-Owned Clients: Providing tailored financial solutions and advisory for sponsor-backed companies.
• Distressed M&A & Restructuring: Supporting distressed clients from both company and lender perspectives.

The Role:As an Associate, you will work as part of a 10-person team within a broader Financial Advisory platform. Collaborating closely with the M&A team, you will deliver financial and strategic advice to a broad range of clients. You will:

• Originate & Execute Transactions: For both corporate and sponsor clients.
• Develop Financial Models: Perform cash-flow sensitivity and rating analyses to assess client situations.
• Assess Credit Ratings: Evaluate the impact of transactions on capital structures and credit ratings.
• Prepare Client Presentations: Create compelling, data-driven presentations and marketing materials.
• Lead Deal Execution: Coordinate across stakeholders including legal advisors, financing parties, and rating agencies.
• Mentor Junior Team Members: Help develop and train the next generation of talent.

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience in a Tier-1 financial advisory firm or relevant institution.
• Prior Rating Advisory experience is essential.
• Proven academic excellence.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• A high-energy individual with a team-oriented mindset and attention to detail.

If you are passionate about finance, driven to excel, and eager to be part of a prestigious advisory team, we encourage you to apply!

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:49:29 GMT

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