Portfolio Specialist
- Employer
- One Ten Associates
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 22, 2019
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- Job Function
- Private Equity/Venture Capital
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
OPPORTUNITY
Work in a global, fast-paced environment providing substantial investment support for a variety of asset classes.
The successful candidate will have direct contact with:
Investment, legal, tax, operations and accounting professionals;
Legal counsel and tax advisors for the business and Investment SPV's;
Asset Managers and Platform Companies; and
The firm's international offices.
This is a multi-faceted position which combines traditional finance function with pre- and post-closing investment activities as well as investment monitoring.
The team play an important role in growing the firm's investment portfolio. The team supports the firm's illiquid investing strategies, through a combination of investment closing, investment management and valuation responsibilities.
This role is to support Private Equity investments in the Financial Services space initially, though because the team supports Transportation, Energy and Private Debt investments there will exposure to other investments over time.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Investment Closing:
Co-ordinate investment closings including structuring, review of legal documentation, senior finance and treasury functions; and
Participate in financial, legal and tax due diligence for potential investments;
Investment Management:
Contribute to regular portfolio reviews to assess investment performance;
Monitor deal compliance including performance covenants, senior finance covenants, cash flow projections and financial reporting. Actively support disposition process at both portfolio and asset level;
Actively support disposition process at both portfolio and asset level; and
Participate in periodic audits of asset managers and servicers.
Valuation & Reporting:
Build and maintain valuation models for specific illiquid investments;
Build and maintain relationships with external asset managers, servicers and portfolio companies;
Deal performance reporting to internal investment professionals, investor relations, tax, legal, and the Valuation Committee;
Completion of monthly performance reporting, Valuation Committee materials, and internal database updates;
Ad hoc reporting as required; and
Manage external valuation verification procedures.
Projects:
Lead and/or participate in projects as required: system enhancements, process improvements, vendor analysis and due diligence, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree or certification preferred (ACA/CFA/CAIA/MBA)
Minimum five years' experience within professional services, with significant exposure to the Financial Services industry (ideally E&P)
Preferably background in Valuation Services and experience with transactions is advantageous
Extensive experience with building financial models
Asset management experience preferred
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Experienced and confident communicator (both oral and written) with strong relationship skills
Entrepreneurial, pro-active and willing to take responsibility
High standards; meets deadlines and qualitative and quantitative expectations
Inquisitive; always seeking to learn, and with strong problem solving skills
Adaptable and decisive; adapts to and focuses on priorities at hand
Fluency in a European language would be a significant advantage
Willingness and ability to travel (up to 25%)
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