Investment Banking Analyst – Capital Structure Advisory, Dallas

Moelis & Company advises clients on complex capital structure matters, including liquidity enhancement, liability management, recapitalizations and restructurings. The Investment Banking Analyst supports client assignments through financial modeling, liquidity and credit analysis, valuation, research, preparation of client materials and transaction execution.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Relevant investment banking, restructuring, leveraged finance, credit or related financial advisory experience
• 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
• 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
• Undergraduate degree required
• Exposure to capital structure advisory or distressed situations
• Familiarity with restructuring processes and creditor priorities
• Familiarity with financial research and market data platforms
• A focus in finance, business, accounting, economics, mathematics, engineering or a related discipline preferred