Analyst, Investor Solutions

NXT Capital•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NXT Capital is looking for a junior team member to be responsible for supporting ongoing program management, analyzing investment performance, and facilitating communication with LPs and third-party service providers. In addition, the Analyst will be expected to contribute to the evaluation of fund structures and transactions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (major in finance, business, accounting or a related field preferred)
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant asset management, portfolio management, financial analysis, accounting or analytics related experience within a financial services or asset management company
Excellent understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements)
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with senior management, investors, service providers, and internal constituents
Strong Microsoft Excel and modeling skills with exposure to data & analytics software tools a plus; proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint; strong propensity to use AI to drive process improvement
Proven analytical, problem solving, and logical reasoning skills needed to enhance business decision making and current processes using data and technology
Motivated, self-starter with confidence to handle high priority initiatives and facilitate day-to-day needs of diverse reporting user community
Excellent organizational skills, with ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail
Professional attitude, strong work ethic and a self-starter

Nice To Haves

exposure to data & analytics software tools a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the offering process of deals being sold to programs and work with direct lending deal teams to prepare memos, assignment agreements and participation certificates to facilitate new asset sales and deal modifications; ensure delivery of proper documentation in a timely manner
Assist in the tracking of program capital needs and deployment activity
Maintain a strong understanding of portfolio composition, investment guidelines, and program requirements
Act as liaison across multiple groups within NXT Capital, including investor solutions, direct lending deal teams, finance, operations, legal and compliance
Assist in executing and tracking FX hedging in coordination with treasury and external partners
Responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting requirements for both internal and external constituents, including reporting packages, investor letters, internal program reviews, data tapes and compliance requests
Assist in developing, maintaining and enhancing marketing presentations for prospective and current investors
Assist with CLO and Bank Credit Facility monitoring and reporting
Assist with providing ad hoc investor requests and analysis
Maintain fund/program-level financial models, ensure accuracy and consistency of model assumptions and support periodic reforecasting and scenario analysis for existing vehicles
Assist in modeling new program structures, evaluating structural considerations including fee mechanics, capital deployment etc.
Analyze and articulate key return drivers of legacy funds to support investor diligence and inquiries
Develop and maintain an understanding of NXT’s loan platform and NXT’s investor solutions programs, including investment guidelines and program reporting requirements
Become proficient with NXT’s data sources, including PowerBI, Salesforce and ad hoc reporting tool for data gathering, analysis and reporting
Recommend and assist in implementation of process changes, corrections and/or data improvements.
Contribute to the firmwide (ORIX) asset management initiatives and team up to advance corporate wide data
Support implementation of process improvements, data enhancements, and implementing operational efficiencies using AI as appropriate (including Microsoft Co-Pilot)
Maintain and enhance deal templates and analytical tools
Assist in cash management for various programs
Support ad hoc RFPs and due diligence requests