Summary
Global alternative investment firm seeking a Principal to lead portfolio construction, quantitative modeling, asset allocation, and portfolio analytics across private credit strategies.
Company Information:
A leading global alternative investment firm managing strategies across private credit, private equity, real assets, insurance, and other alternative investment strategies.
Job Description:
• Lead portfolio construction recommendations across private credit strategies, including senior debt, junior debt, and asset-based finance.
• Own fund modeling and analyze historical and projected performance, portfolio risk, and economic sensitivities.
• Develop and enhance quantitative asset allocation models across private credit and multi-asset portfolios.
• Monitor portfolio exposures and identify emerging risks and opportunities across private credit markets.
• Build scenario analyses and customized investment models to support portfolio and asset allocation decisions.
• Present portfolio recommendations, risk analysis, and investment insights to senior investment professionals and investment committees.
• Partner with investment teams and other stakeholders to enhance portfolio analytics, modeling capabilities, and investment decision-making.
Requirements / Qualifications:
• 6–9 years of experience across private credit, including direct lending, senior debt, junior debt, asset-based finance, or related investment strategies.
• Demonstrated experience owning portfolio construction, quantitative investment analysis, or related analytical workstreams.
• Strong quantitative modeling and data analysis capabilities, including advanced programming skills with Python preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate fundamentals, financial markets, and private asset investing.
• Experience across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex investment analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an intellectually curious, independent, and highly analytical mindset.
• Ability to mentor junior professionals and manage multiple analytical initiatives.
