Special Situations Associate

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

Job summary

An established European-focused investment firm seeks a Special Situations Associate for their London office. The role involves conducting financial analyses of distressed investment opportunities, performing due diligence, and contributing to asset management strategies. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, relevant experience, and can thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in distressed debt or special situations.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis.
• Build and maintain financial models and recovery scenarios.
• Prepare investment committee materials and assist in deal structuring.

Skills

Financial analysis

Operational analysis

Portfolio management

Due diligence

Market research

Legal documentation review

Asset management

European languages

Job description

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Pearse Partners has been mandated by an established European-focused investment firm to hire a Special Situations Associate into their London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis of stressed, distressed, and event-driven opportunities across Europe.
• Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and recovery scenarios.
• Perform due diligence on potential investments, including market research, legal documentation review, and operational assessments.
• Prepare investment committee materials and contribute to deal structuring and execution.
• Monitor portfolio positions, assist in asset management initiatives, and liaise with advisers and counterparties.

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in distressed debt, special situations, credit investing and restructuring advisory.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial statements and credit documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• European language skills (especially Spanish, Italian, German, or French) are desirable, though not essential.