Senior Investment Analyst

Legalist • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm. Founded in 2016 and incubated at Y Combinator, the firm uses data-driven technology to invest in credit assets at scale. We are always looking for talented people to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degrees encouraged
• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance, credit, law, or advisory/consulting roles, ideally with exposure to complex assets or structured investments
• Strong proficiency in financial statement analysis, advanced Excel-based financial modeling, and asset and enterprise valuation
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning independent analytical workstreams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on prospective credit investments and prepare clear, data-driven investment recommendations for senior team members
• Build and maintain sophisticated Excel-based financial models to evaluate complex assets across industries and structures
• Prepare valuation, scenario, and performance analyses to support underwriting decisions and monitor ongoing investments
• Partner with the origination team to identify, evaluate, and help close target counterparties
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to origination, underwriting, structuring, portfolio management, operations, technology, and marketing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees