Excellent opportunity to work on top deals and gain key industry contacts. This is a flat organization with great visibility. Management is very responsive to their employees, and has created an ideal platform for upward mobility. Superior working environment.
Our client is a top rated independent valuation practice.
The Junior Analyst will primarily perform valuations of various investment securities for hedge funds and other investment companies. Such securities consist of illiquid investments such as bank loans, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity in privately-held companies, as well as structured products and other unique securities. The position is ideal for someone interested in gaining a wide introduction to a variety of investment securities and valuation methodology as well as pursuing a CFA designation.
Responsibilities:
Conduct research on client, competitors, industry, and capital markets, including market multiples, comparable ratios, and credit spreads.
Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction.
Build, modify and utilize financial models for discounted cash flow, guideline market multiple, market transaction, fixed income and option valuations.
Perform valuation analyses on companies and their securities across a wide range of industries using relevant qualitative information gathered and through the application of proprietary quantitative valuation models.
Assist in preparing formal client reports.
Requirements:
Undergraduate BS or BA, or a Graduate MS or MBA degree in Finance. Any coursework in valuation or securities analysis a plus.
Recent graduate to 2 years dependent on relevant work experience and education.
Minimum 1 to 2 years experience with portfolio valuation
Advanced, working knowledge of Excel and Word.
Strong oral and written communication skills and superior analytical capabilities are essential.
Self starter and ability to master new tasks quickly.
Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements in a team setting.
Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours around critical due dates.
Applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.
Location: Central NJ
Salary: $55K-$80K Plus Quarterly & Year End Bonus
