FIG Spain Intern (Madrid, Spain)

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to companies, families, and investors in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 600 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Financial Advisory, Alantra has completed over 750 transactions in the last four years in M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, structured funding and asset-backed securitizations, credit portfolio advisory, and capital markets. 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 2024, assets under management from consolidated and strategic businesses stood at more than €16.8bn.

For more information, please visit www.alantra.com

Job Description:

Financial Institutions Group overview:

Alantra’s FIG is the leading advisor globally to financial institutions and sponsors in the sale, via whole loan or ABS, of credit and credit portfolios. We provide a full spectrum of services, usually under a single financial advisory mandate, including:

• Transaction identification – reviewing portfolio data to identify optimal sale tranches/credits.
• Structuring review – assessment of the various whole loan vs. ABS sale structures available.
• Pricing, valuation, and options analysis in relation to the above – including the funding, capital and ratio impact of any proposed strategy.
• Data preparation and enablement – overseeing and supporting the preparation of data to support a transaction process; and
• Transaction management – oversight and management of all aspects of the transaction, through to completion.

Our credit services leverage the distribution power of both Alantra FIG and Alantra Group’s global investor base.

Job Description:

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

Distressed banking is Southern Europe created a big-opportunity in the acquisitions and sale of non -core assets in the financial sector to corporate and institutional clients. Alantra has been a first mover in the market and has managed to become one of the European leaders.

The service the Alantra team offers covers from the valuation to the structuring and sale of portfolios of different kinds: performing and non-performing loans (mortgages secured and secured loans, consumer loans, etc.), real estate assets, invoices, collection claims, etc.

Leveraging on its experience in Spain, where Alantra has been a key advisor in the banking clean-up process, being involved in transactions involving retail banking, real estate, and loan portfolios exposure, Alantra is now advising in different mandates also in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Cyprus.

The day-to-day tasks will include:

• Support the execution of active mandates: Analysis of information, valuation of financial and real estate assets, helping senior members on financial modeling and valuation analysis, data-room management, etc.
• Support marketing initiatives: Market research and analysis of different industry verticals, preparation of market, strategic and industry peer analysis, screening of potential targets / buyers, distressed asset - valuations, due diligence processes etc.

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

Requirements:

• Applicants must have strong interest in investment banking and distressed assets
• Strong academic background / results and financial knowledge (accounting and company valuation) and understanding of financial statements
• 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)
• Attention to detail
• Language skills in English (proficient) is a requirement. Knowledge of other languages, as Portuguese and Italian will be valued.  

Application Details:

• Duration: 6-month Internship
• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Application deadline: May 31st, 2025

Attachments:

• Current CV
• Cover Letter explaining your motivation to join Alantra