Job Description
FIRM CREDIT HEDGE OVERVIEW
This firm’s Credit hedge is a leading global credit specialist with an impressive number of assets under management. It invests up and down the capital structure and across the spectrum of credit strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private lending, structured products, non-performing loans and equities. Their diverse team creates value through rigorous, independent analysis of thousands of corporate issuers around the world. In addition to credit, the firm invests across asset classes including private equity, public equity and venture capital, and leverages the firm’s shared platform to capture opportunities in strategic areas of focus.
FIRM OVERVIEW
This firm is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with an impressive number of assets under management that creates lasting impact for their investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since founding, they’ve applied their insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, real estate and venture capital. They leverage their shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, their global team aligns their interests with those of their investors for lasting impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform daily pricing of all publicly marked assets across the Capital Markets portfolio.
Work closely with the Trading Desk(s) to manage exceptions, review and validate day over day price changes.
Perform weekly pricing controls including review of manual prices, back-testing prices against trades, and comparison of pricing sources to identify variances.
Preparation of a daily index file used by Finance to benchmark Fund performance.
Assisting in managing the monthly and quarterly fair value process, work closely with Private Investments valuation team and global investment staff to update and validate internal models.
Assisting in repairing and presenting monthly Valuation Committee materials across Capital Markets portfolio.
Completing ad hoc requests from finance, auditors, compliance, investor relations, and investment staff in a timely and accurate manner.
Documenting valuation review and analysis in accordance with specific audit requirements.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Strong excel proficiency required.
Strong attention to detail and ability to decipher complex valuation models.
Familiarity with the principles of Fair Value practices.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make critical decisions that align with the Firm’s valuation policy and compliance requirements.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work under tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with outside parties and personnel across all levels of the firm.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience with Geneva, Bloomberg a plus, but not required.
DESIRED BACKGROUND/EDUCATION
2-3 years of operational or finance experience in capital markets and/or asset management.
Strong academic credentials (BS/BA from a top tier college or university).