Art Finance Analyst

Christie's•New York, NY

1d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Art Finance Analyst The Company Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 260 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business. Why this role matters This role provides financial and analytical support to support the Art Finance team’s deal structuring, cash flow management and risk mitigation. Candidate will work closely with global Christie’s Art Finance team, Commercial Finance, Accounting, Legal, Tax, and Treasury to deliver analysis, reporting and insights to both internal and external stakeholders. Perform financial analyses to structure art finance deal terms, manage borrowing base and satisfy compliance requirements Maintain Christie’s Art Finance pipeline to monitor deal status, facilitate budget forecasts, and draft executive and board reports Analyze credit portfolio to identify risks and monitor existing loans to ensure compliance with operating parameters Draft credit memorandums, presentations, pitch materials and communications for internal and external stakeholders Perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a finance/business, economics, math or similar degree with 2-4 years’ relevant professional experience
Exposure to capital markets, securitization/ABS markets and/or experience working on asset-based financing transactions
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Advanced skills in financial modeling and analysis
Strong communication skills with the ability to analyze data, extract the key messages, and present them effectively
Comfortable managing a high volume of data and management information across detailed spreadsheets, often simultaneously
Meticulous attention to detail and strong follow-up skills
Strong time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
Proactive and solution oriented-attitude
A passion for or interest in the art world

Responsibilities

Perform financial analyses to structure art finance deal terms, manage borrowing base and satisfy compliance requirements
Maintain Christie’s Art Finance pipeline to monitor deal status, facilitate budget forecasts, and draft executive and board reports
Analyze credit portfolio to identify risks and monitor existing loans to ensure compliance with operating parameters
Draft credit memorandums, presentations, pitch materials and communications for internal and external stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)
Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits