DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS ANALYST

NYC Private Equity - Investment Management Firm

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for an experienced and highly motivated Debt Capital Markets Analyst, at a prominent NYC Private Equity - Investment Manager.

An exciting opportunity for this fast-growing and dynamic investment organization that is experiencing exceptional growth! The successful candidate will bring a strong background in Debt Capital Markets, a keen analytical mindset, and a proven track record of providing actionable insights to support business growth.

They are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join their investment team as a Debt Capital Markets Analyst In this critical role, you will be responsible for supporting the debt capital markets process for the fund’s investment strategies– including negotiating and executing financing transactions in the secured and unsecured debt capital markets vis-a-vis revolving credit facilities, term loans, private placements, and issuances within the public capital markets. The successful candidate will bring a background in Structured Finance, Debt Capital Markets, or Leverage Finance and a thorough understanding of financial statements, financial modeling, and general financial calculations.

This position requires an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical skills and strong communication skills are essential.

This individual will be a significant contributor in enabling their vision and helping the organization to grow and improve their businesses. To be successful in this role you must be highly detail oriented and organized, able to meet assigned deadlines and have first class communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the debt capital markets process for the fund’s investment strategies– including negotiating and executing financing transactions in the secured and unsecured debt capital markets vis-a-vis revolving credit facilities, term loans, private placements, and issuances within the public capital markets.
• Financial modeling and cashflow analysis for real asset portfolios.
• Day-to-day monitoring of the firm’s debt portfolio, including covenant tracking, hedging positions, lender exposure, reporting needs, etc. across all asset verticals.
• Coordinating closely with the asset and investment teams on execution processes for new investments.
• Identifying and executing on future financing needs to help create the most efficient financing platform possible.
• Managing third party advisors, including lending relationships, servicing partners, rating agencies, accountants, etc.
• Preparing internal materials, including Investment Memorandums and transaction analyses for presentations to Investment Committee and other stakeholders.
• Curating interest rate hedging products with the risk management team
• Hybrid Work Schedule
  

The ideal candidate would have a background including:

• Minimum of 3 year of investment banking, investment firm or fund experience is required.·
• Structured Finance, Debt Capital Markets, or Leverage Finance experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure assets or general leasing is preferred.
• A thorough understanding of the financial statements, financial modeling, and general financial calculations is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage junior team members, lead workstreams, and proactively drive processes.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to grasp and adapt to complex concepts.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely detail oriented and organized in approach.
• Proactive in seeking out ways to add additional value beyond the core responsibilities of the role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a process from start to finish with true ownership in areas that might be new to both the individual and even the firm.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Tenacious and persistent with a willingness to go the extra mile to support the team and Firm.
  

Education:

• Strong academic record and a bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

An individual who loves working with deep and complex financial problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the products and solutions they deliver. An individual with a passion for investment accounting, high level of intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class services.

If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this opportunity, please send resume to Jerry Goldberg at jgoldberg@jharlan.com or directly contact us at (212) 792-0099

About the Client:

The firm is a leading investment manager and private equity firm specializing in the acquisition of transportation equipment and asset operating platforms in the infrastructure sector. Founded in 2014, the firm targets real asset investment opportunities that are cash yielding with downside protection, and benefit from a team with deep, longstanding relationships and financial and operating expertise. Today, the firm manages over $9bn+ of assets globally across rail, intermodal, aviation, and emerging technology strategies with office locations in NYC, Chicago, and St. Louis.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of financial markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders, problem solvers, analytic, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firm’s senior partners in a highly collaborative and charged investment environment.

Successful candidates are:

• Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
• Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
• Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
• Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the “big picture” of business needs
• Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise
  

The firm’s employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty, fair dealing, and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients.

SALARY RANGE: The estimated salary range is $125,000 - $145,000 plus employees may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable laws.

Posted On: Tuesday, June 18, 2024