Intern, Restructuring at Duff & Phelps

Duff & Phelps is the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor with expertise in complex valuation, disputes and investigations, M&A, restructuring, and compliance and regulatory consulting.

Our professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to help our clients make sound decisions. As an organization, we think globally—and encourage our people to do the same. That means when you take your place on our team, you’ll discover a supportive and collaborative work environment that enables you to excel. If you’re ready to share your perspective with the world, make a real impact at Duff & Phelps. Find out how our approach will change everything for YOU.

Our Restructuring professionals serve as a financial advisor to companies, financial sponsors, lenders, creditors and other interested parties in distressed situations across virtually every industry and every situation.

The firm prides itself on the experience and responsibility which it offers placement students, which leads to many placement students returning to the firm upon graduation.

The work is varied, and students will gain exposure to a variety of insolvency procedures such as Administrations, Receiverships and Liquidations.

Responsibilities

• Using the firm’s well-established internal systems to produce standard letters and forms on case related matters to comply with all regulatory obligations.
• To deal with correspondence (both written correspondence and telephone calls) in a timely and professional manner.
• To liaise with and provide feedback to creditors, employees and directors of insolvent estates.
• To liaise with solicitors, chattel agents and debt collection agents to ensure asset realizations are maximized.
• To collate information and assist in the preparation of reports.
• To take ownership of their cases and manage their own workload.
• To keep line managers appraised on progress.
• To assist and support other members of the team as required.
• To take an active part in the firm and demonstrate a “can do” approach.
• The job may involve travel to clients’ sites, away from the Office.

 

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Have obtained, or be on course to graduate with, at least a 2:1 in your chosen degree discipline
• Demonstrated track record of superior academic and work performance; demonstrated commitment to outstanding results
• Strong analytical, comprehension and problem solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to master new tasks quickly
• Dedication to teamwork, demonstrated leadership potential and strong personal integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with focus on Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
• Flexibility to travel, as needed

 

During the internship, students are encouraged to seek guidance and assistance from other team members, at any point. Further, there are regular in-house training sessions that assist the development of all staff. Please note this will be a summer placement, potential opportunity to become permanent after graduation.

In order to be considered for a position at Duff & Phelps, you must formally apply via http://careers.duffandphelps.jobs/

Duff & Phelps is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.

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