Analyst / Senior Analyst – Credit Operations & Portfolio Monitoring (Private Equity Fund Accounting)

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Analyst / Senior Analyst – Credit Operations & Portfolio Monitoring (Private Equity Fund Accounting)

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position: Analyst / Senior Analyst – Credit Operations & Portfolio Monitoring
    Location: New York, NY

    A leading global investment organization is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Analyst or Senior Analyst to support operational, administrative, and monitoring functions within its private credit investment platform. This role will be based in the New York office and will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure smooth transaction execution, portfolio oversight, treasury operations, and performance reporting.

    Key Responsibilities

    Transaction Execution & Investment Support

    • Coordinate all operational aspects of new credit transactions, including wire processing, trade settlements, and documentation review

    • Liaise with loan agents and counterparties to track payments, ensure KYC requirements are met, and resolve settlement discrepancies

    • Maintain strong working relationships with service providers such as custodians, fund administrators, and valuation agents

    • Support investment teams with portfolio analytics and concentration risk analysis

    • Develop a strong understanding of the structural nuances across credit strategies

    Treasury & Liquidity Management

    • Forecast short- and medium-term cash needs across investment entities

    • Monitor cash positions, prepare reconciliations, and initiate fund transfers as needed

    • Support internal finance and treasury teams with capital activity planning

    Portfolio Analytics & System Oversight

    • Reconcile and validate investment data across systems (e.g., portfolio management and loan tracking platforms)

    • Generate and maintain dashboards and reports capturing performance metrics, return attribution, and risk exposures

    • Contribute to system enhancement initiatives and process improvement projects

    Reporting & Financial Oversight

    • Support investment accounting and reporting processes, including creation of new investment records

    • Prepare recurring performance, exposure, and operational reports for internal stakeholders

    • Collaborate with audit teams during annual reviews and address documentation requests

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

    • CPA or CFA designation (or progress toward) is preferred

    • 3–5 years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or credit administration

    • Familiarity with private credit, direct lending, or structured finance transactions is a plus

    • Experience with systems such as Wall Street Office (WSO), Allvue, or similar portfolio management tools is an asset

    • Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with data visualization tools is a bonus

    • Strong attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities, and excellent interpersonal skills

  • Compensation
    $125,000-$150,000 per year