At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration.  Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working.  Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

Team

AlixPartners’ Capital Advisory team is part of the global Corporate Finance group (covering both M&A and Capital & Debt Advisory). The team provides advice to a broad range of listed, privately owned and private equity backed clients on debt raisings, refinancings, amendments and other capital related matters, both in the UK and globally. The team also assists other areas of the firm across all services and industry groups serving clients across its 25 global offices.

What you’ll do

As part of the rapid growth of our Capital Advisory group, we are hiring a Senior Vice President (SVP) in London.  The individual will work on a range of both sponsor-led and corporate debt raising and refinancing assignments, alongside other senior members of the team. The successful candidate will also provide debt-related input to M&A and restructuring assignments.

The SVP will be responsible for leading aspects of projects, providing client advice as part of the team, to mentor and develop more junior members of staff, and be proactive around client coverage and business development.

This opportunity would suit an enthusiastic, proactive and committed individual, who combines strong knowledge of debt markets with sound commercial judgement. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, to deliver high quality output to tight deadlines and to have the confidence to challenge views and make recommendations are key requisite skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the origination and execution of debt raising and refinancing mandates both in the UK and globally.
• Playing a lead role in business development initiatives.
• Maintaining and developing strong corporate, private equity and lender relationships.
• Management of the maintenance of loan and bond databases, preparation of pitch books and other general marketing presentations, and tracking general market trends.
• Working with other senior colleagues on the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Providing consistently high standards of work in a timely manner and ensuring compliance with all internal rules (including risk and compliance) and external regulatory requirements.
• Playing a key role in the management of the team including resourcing, recruitment and career development.
• Responsible for mentoring and developing more junior members of staff, providing constructive feedback on a formal and informal basis.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree and/or ACA/ACCA/CFA.
• Significant experience in capital and debt advisory.
• Excellent knowledge of credit analysis, structuring and financing products.
• Significant experience within both corporate and private equity deals.
• Sound understanding of, and ability to analyse, key financial statements.
• Excellent financial modelling skills in Excel with a good foundation of building (and working with) debt financing models.
• Sound credit analysis and analytical skills.
• Able to produce clear and accurate presentations as well as any other relevant client documentation.
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure to meet challenging deadlines and make decisions.
• Able to manage a portfolio of projects.
• Confident when interfacing with clients.
• Well versed in working with a team of professionals and maintaining and developing contacts/relationships.
• Focused on achieving success in individual and team projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Other European languages would be useful.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.