Investment Banking Analyst – Capital Structure Advisory, Dallas

Location: Dallas

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive.

About the Group

Moelis & Company’s Capital Structure Advisory (CSA) Group advises clients on complex capital structure matters, including liquidity enhancement, capital structure optimization, liability management, recapitalizations and restructurings. The Group works with publicly listed companies, financial sponsors and sponsor-owned businesses, institutional investors, boards and special committees, creditors, governments and other stakeholders.

The Group helps clients evaluate and execute alternatives across both out-of-court and in-court situations, combining capital structure expertise with financial analysis and transaction execution. Working closely with the Firm’s industry bankers, capital markets specialists and M&A advisors, the team delivers integrated advice tailored to each client’s financial position and strategic objectives.

Representative advisory areas include

• Liquidity and capital structure: Liquidity enhancement strategies, capital structure optimization, capital raising and debt management advisory
• Liability management: Debt exchanges, consent solicitations, debt repurchases and negotiated recapitalizations
• Restructuring: Out-of-court, in-court and cross-border restructurings
• Asset monetization and special situations: Asset sales and acquisitions, including Section 363 sales, as well as expert testimony and litigation support
• For more information, please refer to: Moelis Capital Structure Advisory.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Analyst to join our Capital Structure Advisory team in Dallas, Texas. You will support assignments involving companies facing liquidity constraints, refinancing needs and complex capital structure challenges, as well as creditors and other stakeholders evaluating their alternatives. Your work will include financial modeling, liquidity and credit analysis, valuation, and research into debt instruments and restructuring transactions. You will prepare client materials and work closely with Associates and senior bankers to evaluate alternatives and support transaction execution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial analysis and modeling: Build and maintain operating forecasts, cash flow projections and liquidity analyses to assess financial performance, funding requirements and downside scenarios

Capital structure and credit analysis: Analyze debt instruments, maturities, interest obligations, collateral and covenant provisions to support assessments of debt capacity and refinancing risk

Valuation and recovery analysis: Prepare enterprise valuation, capital structure waterfall and creditor recovery analyses under alternative transaction and restructuring scenarios

Strategic alternatives: Support the evaluation of liability management transactions, recapitalizations, capital raises, asset sales and in-court and out-of-court restructurings

Company and market research: Research company performance, debt trading levels, credit markets and precedent restructuring transactions to inform client recommendations

Transaction materials: Prepare client presentations, financial analyses and supporting materials that clearly communicate capital structure issues and available alternatives

Execution support: Assist with due diligence, data rooms, information requests and process trackers; coordinate deliverables with internal teams, clients, legal counsel and other advisors

Qualifications

Relevant investment banking, restructuring, leveraged finance, credit or related financial advisory experience; exposure to capital structure advisory or distressed situations preferred

Strong financial modeling, accounting and valuation skills, with the ability to analyze financial statements, cash flows and capital structures

Foundational understanding of debt instruments, credit metrics and corporate finance; familiarity with restructuring processes and creditor priorities is a plus

Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in credit markets, liability management and complex financial situations

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver accurate work under tight deadlines

Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients and external advisors

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with financial research and market data platforms is a plus

Undergraduate degree required; a focus in finance, business, accounting, economics, mathematics, engineering or a related discipline preferred

Expected Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancyand gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.

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