Analyst, Finance & Banking, Financial Analyst

Who You’ll Work With:

This is an entry level but high-profile role in a high impact team. The successful candidate will be required to provide analysis to support commercial decisions for the purpose of pricing both performing and non-performing loan portfolio opportunities while working with analytics professionals, investment advisors and senior stakeholders to develop and achieve business strategies.  The expectation is that the candidate will develop robust analytical skills by learning how to effectively leverage databases, datasets, models and a variety of current technology while developing commercial skills over time.

This role will report to the Loan Portfolio Director and located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What You’ll Do:

Work closely with analytics and trading professionals to develop and maintain cashflow models to support debt and structured product purchase pricing decisions

Collaborate with investment advisors to develop a clear understanding of value and risks in new investment opportunities during the underwriting process

Carry out performance analysis and reporting for portfolios and investors

The role may include responsibilities for loan portfolio investments across the global loan portfolio team but will be primarily focussed on the US

What We’re Looking For:

Required Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related discipline

History of achievement and strong work ethic1+ years of experience in transactional finance, structured credit, corporate finance, financial analysis, statistics, analytics or other related fields

Highly analytical and creative mind set but also with a strong commercial orientation

Significant curiosity in capital markets, trading and analytics

Interest and capability to learn and understand core business and deliver results from a strategic perspective

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

Ability and desire to periodically work extended hours based on deal activities

Ability to travel as needed although travel is expected to be limited

Preferred

Experience in financial services sector

Some proficiency with Excel, Intex, SAS, Python, Snowflake and Looker; however, relevant training and on the job learning will be providedCFA (complete or in process)
Experience in loan portfolio analysis and consumer loans and/or relevant investment experience with respect to financial or economic modelling

Who We Are:

AB Car Val is an established global alternative investment manager and part of Alliance Bernstein’s Private Alternatives business. Since 1987, AB Car Val’s team has navigated through ever-changing credit market cycles, investing $155 billion in 5,850 transactions across 82 countries. Today, AB Car Val has approximately $20 billion in assets under management. The firm has a 38-year history, strong track record and an established reputation in asset-based finance with a team of approximately 74 investment professionals in the US, Europe and Asia.

A key differentiator is the firm’s robust global network of established relationships with operating platforms and partners.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:

Base Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000

Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to…