Associate - Private Credit
We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.
Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:
About the Role
The primary focus of the role will be origination, underwriting and structuring investment grade private credit opportunities in the asset-based sectors including, but not limited to, consumer credit, commercial finance, fund finance, and private ABS. The role will require the person to work closely with other members of the investment, legal, and portfolio management teams to originate and underwrite structured investment opportunities. This person will also assist with business development activities associated with growing a new business, including marketing and infrastructure implementation.
Loomis Sayles is seeking an Associate to support origination, underwriting and structuring investment grade private credit opportunities in the asset-based sectors including, but not limited to, consumer credit, commercial finance, fund finance, and private ABS. The role will require the person to work closely with other members of the investment, legal, and portfolio management teams to originate and underwrite structured investment opportunities. This person will also assist with business development activities associated with growing a new business, including marketing and infrastructure implementation.
The Associate will be involved in all facets of the investment process including financial modeling, due diligence, industry research and portfolio management. The role will require the person to work closely with members of the investment, legal, and operations teams.
About the Team
The Private Credit team manages strategies focused on investing in corporate debt, asset-based securities and infrastructure debt on behalf of institutional clients in separate accounts and commingled vehicles. The growing team is comprised of individuals located in Minneapolis, MN, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL and remote. This is an opportunity to join a young and entrepreneurial business unit within a global asset manager with over $400 billion of AUM.
Job Responsibilities- Financial modeling: Analyze and underwrite potential investments including reviews of historical financials, development of cashflow projection models and investment analyses. Apply various qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the risk and relative value of potential investments.
- Due diligence: Support the deal team throughout the transaction due diligence and closing processes. Collect due diligence materials, utilize information and findings in the underwriting of investments, and coordinate with third party diligence providers to facilitate the review and closing of transactions.
- Investment research: Support investment team by performing company-specific and industry research for each investment opportunity.
- Investment recommendation: Assist in the development of Investment Committee memos and supporting analysis and investment rationale. Ensure the quality, completeness and accuracy of the analysis that precedes investment recommendations as well as manage the overall delivery of associated materials required for decision making.
- Portfolio Management: Work with the team to provide support and oversight of portfolio investments, including the preparation of memos, monitoring of financial performance, and maintaining buy/ hold/ sell recommendations.
- Coordinate investment process with other functional areas within the company (Legal, Compliance, Portfolio Management, etc.).
- Contribute to various team projects to further strengthen or enhance our investment process and product development.
This position is performed in a hybrid manner with a mix of work performed from our office in Minneapolis, MN and remotely. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees meet with their team in the office on set days of the week and can work remotely the other days of the week. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration and may change over time.
Qualifications & Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred, with a strong record of academic achievement
- 2+ years of experience of investment banking, corporate finance, or buy side credit experience preferred
- Direct experience in corporate credit, asset-based finance and/or structured products strongly preferred
- CFA designation or progress toward designation a plus, but not required
Additional Requirements
- Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to articulate the investment thesis
- Sophisticated financial modeling and analytical capabilities
- Self-motivated and driven – ability and desire to work in a collegial, fast moving, and dynamic environment
- Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability
EEOC and Diversity Statement
Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Minneapolis, MN, USA