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Associate, Core Portfolio Management - Growth Private Debt

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • London

Requirements

  • - Excellent analytical and data analysis skills, highly numerate, responsive with high attention to detail.
  • - 2 -5 years’ experience in investment banking (leveraged finance, M&A or restructuring) or private debt / direct lending.
  • - Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently.
  • - Excellent written and verbal communication skills – presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive manner.
  • - Ability to prioritise, working to tight deadlines and flexible to meet workload.
  • - Keen to question, challenge and improve.
  • - A methodical thinker able to resolve complex issues on a daily basis.
  • - Strong academic background.
  • - Fluent in English; other European languages skills considered a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Monitoring
  • Maintain effective monthly financials management, monitor metrics of portfolio companies and report to the team on the same and contribute to client reporting.
  • Prepare and contribute to weekly/monthly/quarterly portfolio reviews.
  • Monitor receipt of information and other borrower’s obligations for all portfolio companies.
  • Maintain the weekly portfolio monitoring spreadsheet.
  • Assist other team members in performing financial due diligence procedures as well as other initiatives related to the portfolio companies.
  • Maintain fund level statistics.
  • Valuations
  • Provide asset information and contribute to assets valuation/rating process based on audited and reported results, forecasts and other financial analyses in liaison with the Core PM team.
  • Leveraged Facilities
  • Manage leverage facilities: provide information to banks, respond to Q&A, manage portfolio limits, monitor borrowing base model, draft compliance certificates.
  • Manage drawdowns on the facility and liaising with BlackRock capital markets on renewals.
  • Manage fund level hedging exposure.
  • Other Portfolio Management Activities
  • Model portfolio optimisation scenarios and provide recommendations to PM.
  • Own database on the fund’s investments (consistency and integrity) and coordinate the use of data for various internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Provide portfolio statistics to external providers.
  • Production of weekly pipeline reports and team capacity tracker.
  • Contribute content for internal reporting, white papers and thought leadership.
  • Management of fund level cashflows.
  • Deliver Data for risk and investment oversight.
  • Population of fund investor templates with loan data

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Growth Private Debt team?

The Growth Private Debt team provides early and mid-stage companies with senior amortizing financing for acquisitions and capital growth.

What are the main responsibilities of the Associate in Core Portfolio Management?

The Associate will support the Portfolio Manager in portfolio monitoring, valuations, managing leveraged facilities, and other portfolio management activities.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have excellent analytical and data analysis skills, 2-5 years of experience in investment banking or private debt, strong communication skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Is a specific level of education required for this position?

Yes, a strong academic background is desired for this role.

Is fluency in any languages other than English preferred?

Yes, proficiency in other European languages is considered a plus.

How often will the Associate need to work in the office?

Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

What type of benefits does BlackRock offer?

BlackRock offers a wide range of employee benefits, including retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, health and well-being resources, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

What should I expect during the onboarding process?

New joiners can expect to benefit from BlackRock's hybrid work model to accelerate their learning and onboarding experience.

Does BlackRock support diversity and equal opportunity?

Yes, BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.

What types of financial instruments will the Associate be involved with?

The Associate will be involved with managing private loans to corporate borrowers, infrastructure debt, and real estate debt, among other financial instruments.

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