Esoteric ABF Associate

Esoteric ABF Associate (PR/592585) New York, New York

Salary: USD
125000 - USD
150000 per year + Bonus

A leading alternative investment manager focused on opportunistic and special situations ABF investments is seeking to add an Associate to its deal team. This individual will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments across a wide range of complex and non-traditional opportunities.

The role offers direct exposure to senior investment professionals and the opportunity to work on highly differentiated transactions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, valuation, and modeling for prospective investments
• Assess credit risk, downside protection, and return profiles across various capital structures
• Perform industry, company, and market research to support investment decisions
• Support all aspects of deal execution including diligence, structuring, negotiation, and documentation
• Coordinate with legal, advisors, and counter parties throughout the lifecycle of a transaction
• Prepare internal investment memoranda and materials for investment committee review
• Track performance of existing investments and identify risks and value-creation opportunities
• Analyze financial results, covenants, and operating metrics
• Assist with restructurings, amendments, and exit processes

• Monitor market trends and identify new investment themes within special situations and opportunistic credit
• Develop relationships with intermediaries, lenders, and other market participants
• Assist senior team members in evaluating inbound opportunities and building pipeline

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking (preferably coming from an ABF, ABS, or structured credit group)
• Strong exposure to esoteric assets, consumer and/or commercial finance is preferred