A large private credit asset manager in New York that was founded in 2015 wants to bring on an Investment Associate. They are considering individuals that have 3-8 years of related experience with Asset Based Finance, ABS portfolio management, or asset-based lending. An ideal candidate would come from a buy-side shop or an investment bank.
Ideal characteristics for a candidate would consist of an entrepreneurial mindset, a reputable track record, and can work independently. The compensation is extremely competitive and is looking to bring an individual on much sooner than later.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and research investment opportunities through in-depth company research and asset performance analysis in order to design and implement structure and project investment returns
- Performance Analysis: Perform credit and asset performance analysis, including investment pricing and valuation
- Build and Review Models: Develop complex financial models; develop and maintain asset databases
- Conduct detailed company and asset diligence, both on-site and desktop
- Prepare internal investment committee memoranda
- Assist in the review of transaction-related documentation
- Interface with portfolio company counterparties, conduct performance analysis and make recommendations based on critical analysis of data
Qualifications:
- Relevant Experience: 3-7 years of related experience in asset-based credit analysis; a background in investment and/or securitization banking, asset-backed finance, ABS portfolio management or asset-based lending. Familiarity with unit economics, payment waterfalls, securitization structures and the ability to analyze a specialty finance company and its assets
- Excellent financial modeling and Excel skills; SQL is a strong preference
- Understanding of accounting and financial reporting, capital structures and balance sheets
- Deep intellectual curiosity and desire to find solutions supported by data
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express views on risk/reward in an investment context
- A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics or a related field from a top tier university
Please apply in if you qualify!