Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A special situations investment firm seeks an Investment Associate to join its Slough office, focusing on complex credit and equity opportunities across Europe. The role provides exposure to impactful transactions, emphasizing financial analysis, modeling, and engagement with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in restructuring, special situations, or investment banking.
• Deep understanding of credit and capital markets.
• Fluency in English, additional European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and modeling for distressed investments.
• Evaluate capital structures and recovery scenarios.
• Prepare investment memos for the investment committee.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modelling

Capital markets

Deal process management

Stakeholder engagement

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Investment Associate – Distressed & Special Situations, Slough

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Client:

ACL Partners

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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.