Controllers, AWM Public Product Control, Associate, Jersey City

Summary:

• The successful candidate will work within the AWM (Asset & Wealth Management) Public Product Control team, which is responsible for oversight of private debt and equity valuation, specifically supporting the growing Private Credit Group and BDC platform.
• They will be responsible for the price verification of private investments; primarily private debt
• They will interact with Controller's management, the portfolio management team and traders, as well as support areas such as Operations, Risk, Technology, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations
• They will be responsible for investor and regulatory reporting

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for oversight of quarterly valuation process for private debt and equity positions, including financials statement analysis, yield analysis and discounted cash flow and market approaches
• Involvement in independent third-party valuation processes
• Involvement in external/internal Audit review process
• Responsible for investor and regulatory reporting including MD&A disclosures for financial statement
• Responsible for valuation committee presentations
• Daily interaction with portfolio managers, Fund Accounting & Operations
• Understand SOX 404 framework and document supporting evidence of key SOX controls to ensure correct levels of control and independence are in place
• Develop a broad understanding of credit markets and the BDC industry

Experience/Skills:

• Degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA/CFA or MBA preferred
• 2-5 years relevant work experience (public and/or private)
• Working knowledge of Private Equity and Private Debt valuations, including knowledge of market approach, DCF, liquidation approach etc.
• A strong understanding of WACC, CAPM and Contingent Claims Analysis models
• A strong understanding of Fixed Income and Equities markets and the alternative investment management industry
• Extensive Microsoft Office experience (Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• A strong understanding of valuation accounting disclosures
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills, including experience presenting/communicating with senior managers
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Results driven and great multitasking skills