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Analyst, Restructuring and Debt Solutions

Employer
M&G plc.
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 26, 2022

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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and we're looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. We're digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements or home working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

What you can expect from us:
We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to:
  • Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work
  • Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed
  • Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make
  • Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best

M&G is looking to bolster its team to support the growing activities of the Restructuring and Debt Solutions Team, both in the provision of specialist restructuring advice to M&G's fixed income business and originating, analysing, executing and managing new public and private investments across its special situations strategies.

Key Responsibilities:
Supporting Associate Directors and Directors to source, analyse, execute, monitor and exit restructurings and investments.
The role will have an initial specific focus on Irish opportunities and supporting the team with the on-going asset management of the Irish portfolio companies and supporting the due diligence process for new opportunities. Over time, the role will expand to include restructuring and investment activities across the UK and Europe and may also be required to support the development of new fund products and fund-raising:
  • Provide written and financial analysis to support the restructuring of fixed income investments; and investments in private and public debt distressed or special situations.
  • Creation and/or review of detailed financial models relating to restructurings or investments.
  • Evaluate, structure and negotiate restructurings and investments.
  • Make verbal and written presentations to the Team, Investment Committees and the Problem Credit Committees.
  • Liaise with key counterparties such as advisers, lenders and corporate representatives.
  • Prepare reporting materials and assisting in the valuations of companies or other assets.
  • Support Associate Directors and Directors to manage relationships with partners, intermediaries and sponsors, in relation to specific transactions and to develop pipeline transactions.
  • Keep abreast of the European restructuring, Distressed Debt and Special Situations markets for developments and new opportunities.
  • Manage process of legal documentation to ensure it appropriately reflects commercial agreements.

Job & Personal Skills:
  • A strong desire to become a market-leading restructuring and/or investment professional.
  • Excellent analysis (legal and financial) and valuation skills which will include appropriate financial modelling skills.
  • Direct or relevant experience in a restructuring or investments role with a track record in operational businesses or real assets. This experience may have been gained at an investment fund, a sponsor, a bank, or an advisory role.
  • Strong verbal and written communicators with experience of delivering presentations and reports.
  • Strong and flexible work ethic plus the ability to be effective in working both independently and in teams.
  • Ideally familiar with standard loan documentation and key aspects of transaction implementation including covenant setting, security taking and ongoing controls and creditor and shareholder protections.
  • The ability to operate in a meritocratic culture of shared responsibility and success.
  • European language skills or, if required, the willingness to develop such skills.
  • Willingness to travel across Europe, initially with a particular focus on Ireland.

Qualifications
Degree educated
Preference for ACA / CFA or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience
Experience post qualification or graduate program which will likely have been gained in an investment business, a corporate, a bank, or an advisory role

Work Level: Experienced Colleague
Recruiter Name: Douglas Smith
Closing Date: 24th May

We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to:
  • Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed
  • Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas
  • Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination
  • Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clear and decisive and never overcomplicate things

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