LPO Associate, New York (R0101)

Coller Capital•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Associate to join our high performing Investment Team at Coller Capital. You will contribute to all aspects of Equity LP portfolio secondary transactions with responsibility for initial quantitative and qualitative analysis of Equity-focused single-assets, funds, and LP portfolios.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in financial services industry (including valuation, fund accounting advisory) or investment banking, private equity/principal investing (including funds of funds, pension fund, family office, investment consulting firms)
Relevant experience includes but not limited to; private equity / direct lending, special situations, leveraged finance, transaction services / debt advisory
Transactional experience
Strong analytical abilities with proven track-record of attention to detail
Solid understanding of fundamental LBO capital structures
Strong financial and business modelling skills
Fluent (written and spoken) English
Strong analytical abilities with proven track-record of attention to detail
Strong financial analysis (corporate finance, valuation and modelling), writing and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of private equity fund accounting and secondary private equity market
Fund investing experience is highly desirable
Desire to work with large datasets and complexity
Ability to process information quickly to formulate a view without complete information
Naturally meticulous and accuracy obsessed
Curiousness for wide ranging asset classes and sectors
Initiative, adaptability and resourcefulness
A team player with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Conduct fund analysis on Equity-focused funds, and LP portfolios
Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate potential transactions including performing detailed sector and company research and analysis
Work either independently or with a Senior Associate or Vice President to analyse Equity opportunities
Conduct due diligence and assist with deal execution and transaction management
Prepare materials for Investment Committee and other internal meetings
Interact with external consultants and advisers
Work with the deal team and Coller’s in-house legal team to prepare and coordinate the execution of NDAs other legal documentation as required
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
Support and attend external meetings as required