Senior Associate, Credit - Valuations

Blue Owl Capital•Short Hills, NJ

4d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Blue Owl is seeking a Senior Associate to support and help lead valuation processes for its Credit platform, including its daily interval fund. The role develops financial models and analyses to evaluate, support, and reconcile valuations, and prepares reporting and presentations for senior management and the Valuation Committee. It also provides valuation expertise across the business, supports compliance with ASC 820 and industry best practices, and coordinates with internal teams, external auditors, and third-party valuation firms. The position is based in New Jersey. The base annual salary range is $140,000–$160,000, with a possible discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual and team performance. Regularly working in the office past 5:30/6 p.m. may be required to meet daily pricing responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business.
At least 5 years of valuation-related work experience in Credit.
Direct experience with valuation techniques and methodologies, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, and precedent transactions.
Thorough understanding of ASC 820 and corresponding valuation guidance.
Ability to analyze and evaluate data, formulate accurate conclusions, and clearly recommend solutions.
Project management skills and awareness of internal business controls.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with internal partners and stakeholders at all levels.
Self-motivation, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited supervision.
Ability to work in the office regularly past 5:30/6 p.m. to ensure daily pricing responsibilities are met.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Direct Lending and Asset Backed Finance, ideally with a focus on consumer finance, small business finance, equipment and aviation leasing, residential finance, and corporate direct investments.
Finance or accounting designation such as CFA or CPA.
Proficiency in Power BI.

Responsibilities

Help lead the valuation process for Blue Owl’s Credit platform, including its daily interval fund.
Build financial models to evaluate, support, and reconcile valuations, including stress-testing and back-testing.
Create performance analyses, variance summaries, KPI trackers, reporting packages, and presentations for senior management.
Implement valuation best practices to ensure accurate and timely delivery of valuation materials across multiple teams.
Coordinate activities and materials for the Valuation Committee, identifying and presenting relevant trends and performance drivers.
Provide subject matter expertise on valuation-related items, including regulatory reviews, new business initiatives, and current market practices and valuation topics.
Drive process enhancements and ensure policies, procedures, and methodologies align with ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement and industry best practices.
Develop and maintain working relationships with Deal Teams, Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Finance & Accounting, and Operations.
Act as a liaison for external auditors and third-party valuation firms, managing inquiries and ensuring valuation integrity.