Summary
Seeking an Analyst/Associate within its Credit Funds business. The position will be a highly visible and key role on the Valuations team, assisting in the fair value determination of public investments within the Credit Funds business.
Company Information:
Global investment manager.
Job Description:
- Assist in the daily and monthly valuation of a diverse set of investments, including but not limited to asset backed securities, bonds, middle market and broadly syndicated loans, trade claims, public equities, and derivatives
- Coordinate the receipt of monthly valuations from pricing vendors, brokers, and asset managers
- Review quotes from brokers and pricing vendors and hold discussions with trading desk to monitor the reasonableness of quotes received
- Investigate and challenge pricing variances
- Review internal valuations with asset managers to understand movements in valuations
- Assist in the on-going analysis of the publicly marked portfolio by reviewing complex financial models, key valuation assumptions and performance indicators, and tracking significant events for each asset
- Compile valuations and supporting information and prepare summary packages to be reviewed by senior management and Valuation Committee
- Liaise with our auditors by tracking documentation and providing information requests
- Assist with policy and procedure reviews across Credit regarding Valuation to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Develop strong relationships and effective lines of communication with colleagues and third parties (including Credit Funds senior management, asset management, fund accounting, auditors, and Broker Dealers)
Requirements / Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Solid understanding of various financial products especially asset backed securities, bonds, and middle market and broadly syndicated loans products
- Bright, quick learner, reliable, self-motivated
- Strong personal ownership and ability to resolve issues independently
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Process improvement orientated
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must
- Working knowledge of Bloomberg and Wall Street Office is preferred
- Alternative asset management experience or bank valuation preferred
- CFA designation a plus
