Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations

ACL Partners; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Partners is seeking an Investment Associate specializing in Distressed & Special Situations for their London office. The role involves leading financial analysis, preparing investment memos, and engaging in high-impact transactions. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in restructuring, an understanding of capital markets, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in restructuring or investment banking.
• Deep understanding of credit and capital markets.
• Fluent in English with additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and prepare investment memos.
• Evaluate recovery scenarios and engage with stakeholders.
• Manage complex deal processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modelling

Evaluating capital structures

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations

Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations

Direct message the job poster from ACL Partners

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.

To apply, please submit your CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Business Development, and Administrative

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Investment Management, and Investment Banking

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