Credit Associate, New York (R0126)

Coller Capital•New York, NY

About The Position

Coller Capital, founded in 1990, is one of the world's leading investors in the secondary market for private assets. The firm provides liquidity solutions to private markets investors worldwide, acquiring interests in private equity, private credit, and other private markets assets. KEY PURPOSE: We are looking for an Investment Associate who has experience within Credit to participate in and contribute to all aspects of the deal process with responsibility for initial quantitative and qualitative analysis of credit-focused single-assets, portfolios, and funds.

Requirements

Experience within the financial services industry (have completed analyst training or equivalent) including but not limited to:
private equity
private credit / direct lending
special situations
structured credit
liquid loans / HY
leveraged finance
M&A / corporate finance
Transactional experience
Strong analytical abilities
Solid understanding of fundamental credit underwriting and LBO capital structures
Strong financial and business modelling skills
Fluent (written and spoken) English

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of / interest in the secondaries market for private / alternative assets
Knowledge and experience in Structured Credit, Special Situations and / or Private Credit

Responsibilities

Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate potential transactions including performing detailed sector and company research and analysis
Work either independently or with a Senior Associate or Manager to analyse credit secondaries opportunities
Conduct due diligence and assist with deal execution and transaction management
Prepare materials for Investment Committee and other internal meetings
Present the analysis as required
Interact with external consultants and advisers
Support the further development of the analysis tools and frameworks for credit secondaries investing
Work with the deal team and Coller’s in-house legal team to prepare and coordinate the execution of NDAs, offer letters, purchase agreements and other legal and transaction documentation
Assist with closing administration
Keep up to date on portfolio performance and address any specific requests for action or approval (for example changes to fund terms)
Prepare returns forecasts, commentary and other investment information for Coller Capital limited partners meetings and regular portfolio review/as required
Conduct desk research and prepare materials for marketing, deal sourcing and fundraising
Support and attend external meetings as required