Senior Associate, Asset-Backed Finance

Senior Associate, Asset-Backed Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is known for analyzing and resolving complex situations that often require the application of sophisticated valuation techniques. Due to increasing demand for such analysis, A&M has invested globally in building a team of valuation experts to provide a full suite of valuation services in the areas of financial and tax reporting, mergers and acquisitions, complex financial instruments, illiquid securities, and private equity and real‑estate portfolios.

Our Asset‑Backed Finance Group is expanding in New York and Dallas and is actively interviewing at multiple levels.

The team analyzes the risk and value of various asset‑backed finance and structured credit investments, specializing in assisting clients with valuation, risk management, model validation, disputes and other strategic initiatives. Clients include global asset managers, private credit funds, private equity, hedge funds and business development companies.

• Responsible for all aspects of client engagements including resource requirements, timelines, project workflow, budgeting, and delivery of valuation schedules/reports.
• Developing, updating, and implementing financial models used for fair value assessments primarily based on discounted cash flow analyses.
• Conducting detailed reviews and ensuring the accuracy of financial models and valuation analyses.
• Building strong relationships with clients through exceptional day‑to‑day project management, communication, coordination, and execution.
• Proactively communicating efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team.
• Conducting the final quality control review of reports and other client deliverables.
• Clearly present findings to clients, valuation committees, auditors, and other interested parties.
• Creating a learning environment by providing meaningful coaching to staff, leading pointed training sessions, and providing feedback to team members.
• Working with Managing Directors on practice management and business development efforts.

• 1-3 years of valuation and modelling experience gained at a Big 4 or other reputable consulting firm, investment bank or independent valuation firm.
• Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (primarily DCF).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Qualified or studying for a professional qualification such as CFA/ASA/CPA preferred.
• Experience with Intex Calc a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; VBA, Macros, Python, etc. a plus.
• Strong writing skills and experience with developing presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Ambitious, results driven, self‑starter with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial culture.

Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

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Key responsibilities and qualifications are provided above. Candidates with relevant experience and a passion for asset‑backed finance are encouraged to apply.