Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special situations investment firm is seeking an Investment Associate to join its London office. This role provides exposure to high-impact transactions, engaging with complex credit and equity opportunities across Europe. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in financial analysis, deal processes, and stakeholder engagement, making significant contributions within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in restructuring, special situations, private credit, or investment banking.
• Deep understanding of credit, valuation, and capital markets.
• Fluency in English; additional European language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and modelling for distressed and opportunistic investments.
• Evaluate capital structures, recovery scenarios, and restructuring outcomes.
• Prepare investment memos and support presentations to the investment committee.
• Engage with stakeholders, advisors, and portfolio companies during turnaround processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Modelling

Debt Restructuring

Valuation

Capital Markets

Stakeholder Engagement

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Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations, london

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Client:

ACL Partners

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a special situations investment firm, is seeking an Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations to join its London office. The firm targets complex credit and equity opportunities across Europe, including restructurings, distressed debt, and event-driven situations. This role offers direct exposure to high-impact transactions and active portfolio engagement in a dynamic, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial analysis and modelling for distressed and opportunistic investments.
• Evaluate capital structures, recovery scenarios, and restructuring outcomes.
• Prepare investment memos and support presentations to the investment committee.
• Engage with stakeholders, advisors, and portfolio companies during turnaround processes.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in restructuring, special situations, private credit, or investment banking.
• Deep understanding of credit, valuation, and capital markets.
• Proven ability to manage complex deal processes and cross-functional workstreams.
• Fluent in English; additional European language a plus.