Ducera Partners LLC · 1 day ago
Analyst / Associate - Capital Solutions - New York
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$125K/yr - $200K/yrDucera Partners LLC is a leading independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm. They are seeking a Junior Associate on their Capital Solutions team to play an integral role in the origination and execution of financing mandates, while working closely with senior bankers, clients, and investors.
Financial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Play an integral role in the origination and execution of financing mandates, including primary capital raises, refinancings, recapitalizations, and merger and acquisition financings, while working closely with senior bankers, clients, and investors
Draft and coordinate marketing materials to drive origination and execution efforts, including client pitches, capital markets updates, confidential information memoranda, investor presentations, and other ad-hoc client-facing materials
Build, refine, and maintain detailed financial models and credit analyses used directly in client materials, lender diligence, and financing negotiations
Prepare and interpret company and transaction comparables to assess market pricing, leverage tolerance, covenant structures, and investor appetite
Perform fundamental credit analysis, including assessment of business risk, cash flow sustainability, leverage and coverage metrics, covenant headroom, and downside scenarios
Manage day-to-day transaction execution workstreams, including data room setup and maintenance, diligence coordination, Q&A tracking, and interaction with lenders, investors, and other counterparties
Support investor outreach and capital formation efforts by maintaining investor databases, tracking feedback and indications of interest, and assisting with capital allocation analyses
Monitor financing market conditions, comparable transactions, and investor activity to inform financing strategies and client recommendations
Maintain internal transaction and pipeline tracking tools, ensuring accuracy and organization in a fast-paced, multi-mandate environment
Over time, take an active role in covering clients (financial sponsors, public companies, private corporates) and investors (alternative asset managers, direct lenders, credit hedge funds, etc.)
Work closely with senior bankers and clients in a lean team setting, demonstrating ownership, judgment, and professionalism while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent)
Extensive knowledge of and background in capital markets
Highly motivated and team-oriented
Excellent leadership records
Strong background in financial modeling, finance, and accounting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong technical and corporate finance foundation, including detailed financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, and the development of fully integrated financial projection models to support financing transactions
Intermediate working knowledge of the leveraged finance ecosystem, including leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and private credit
Solid understanding of various capital structures, financing alternatives, and interpretation of credit agreements / indentures
Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and analyzing company and transaction comparables across leveraged loan, high yield, and private credit markets
Fundamental credit underwriting capabilities, including evaluation of business and industry risk, cash flow sustainability, leverage and coverage metrics, covenant headroom, and downside sensitivities
Experience supporting and executing capital markets and financing transaction processes
Strong organizational and process-management skills
Ability to utilize technology and data tools to build and maintain financing databases, investor and lender relationships, market comps, and transaction pipeline tracking
Highly collaborative and team-oriented professional with a strong work ethic
Proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Desire to play an integral role in business development efforts / strategies
Company
Ducera Partners LLC
Ducera Partners is a leading investment banking advisory practice focused on providing trusted, independent advice and innovative solutions to decision makers in complex and transformative corporate finance transactions.
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
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