Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 16 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries.

Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch.

The Restructuring and Capital Solutions Analyst will play a key role in proactively targeting opportunities to drive growth for the Restructuring practice, including identifying emerging distressed markets, evaluating potential clients, and leveraging market insights to support strategic decision-making. The role will report into the Global Director of Business Development, Client & Markets and will work closely with attorneys and other members of the Global Business Development (BD) team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor market events, macroeconomic trends, changes in policies, etc. that might generate restructuring/liability management opportunities in the markets or industries we are targeting; as well as identifying any new markets or industries that may become distressed.
• Analyse financials, operational performance, capital structures with a view to try and identify early signs of distress to be able to target the potential opportunities before they hit the specialized restructuring press.
• Analyse target debtors’ financial condition and performance, including ability to raise additional capital, identification of areas of potential value leakage etc.
• Prepare regular reports in connection with new and existing business opportunities and discuss those with senior members of the restructuring/special situations team.
• Assist with financial analysis in preparing pitch decks.
• Assist in the evaluation of investment opportunities in distressed and special situations.
• Support the maintenance of various new and existing target trackers.
• Analyse client’s and competitor’s market trends relevant to law firm restructuring practices.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate restructuring, financial advisory, and/or investment banking with a financing focus, or at least 5 years of experience in a law firm supporting restructuring, debt finance, or debt capital markets practices.
• Extensive knowledge of the finance and restructuring industry, with an understanding of cross-border transactions, loan/fund structures.
• An in-depth understanding of stressed, distressed and special situations opportunities.
• Proven track record of strong financial analysis, including the ability to assess complex financial data and draw actionable insights.
• Excellent research abilities coupled with critical thinking to analyse and solve complex problems in financial scenarios.
• Meticulous attention to detail with an organised approach to handling tasks and priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables within a tight timeframe and deliver high quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in preparing reports, communications, and delivering presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CapIQ, Bloomberg, Reorg, Debtwire and/or other financial databases.
• Expected to monitor emails outside of regular business hours.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, as needed.

The estimated base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be determined based on various job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, the scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This is a exempt role, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.

Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits

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