Alternative Operations Analyst

Phyton Talent Advisors; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Global Financial Services Firm is seeking an Alternative Operations Analyst in Dallas, TX, to support the operational lifecycle of debt and private equity investments. The role involves ensuring timely settlement, managing complex alternative assets, and collaborating with various teams for accurate processing. Candidates should have experience in supporting operations for alternative investments and a strong understanding of loan-based products. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations for alternative investments, private credit, loans, or private equity.
• Strong knowledge of loan-based products, including term loans, revolvers, and delayed draws.
• Ability to operate in a high security, control-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the settlement and operational management of debt and private equity transactions.
• Facilitate deal execution activities, including asset setup and ticket preparation.
• Assist with reconciliation requests and research inquiries.

Skills

Support operations for alternative investments

Knowledge of loan-based products

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Research skills

Job description

Our Client, a Global Finanical Services Firm, is seeking an Alternative Operations Analyst in their Dallas, TX location.

Position Overview

We are seeking multiple Alternative Operations Analysts to support the operational lifecycle of debt and private equity investments within a high-security environment. This role is responsible for ensuring timely settlement, accurate processing, and ongoing management of complex alternative assets. The analyst will partner closely with investment, treasury, accounting, and operations teams to facilitate deal activity, maintain strong controls, and support reconciliation and research efforts across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the settlement and operational management of debt and private equity transactions from onboarding through lifecycle events
• Facilitate deal execution activities, including asset setup, ticket preparation, and coordination of settlement processes
• Confirm and track cash settlements, including oversight of cash wire controls and supporting documentation
• Assist with reconciliation requests, research inquiries, and exception resolution
• Support vaulting requests and physical security registration requirements for applicable assets
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with internal controls and high security protocols
• Help ensure timely settlement and management of debt and private equity assets, including deal facilitation, settlement workflows, and income accounting support

Product and Functional Expertise

• Work with loan based products including term loans, revolvers, delayed draw facilities, and privately originated debt and equity instruments
• Support loan setup, interest calculations, amendments, restructurings, and loan agency functions
• Participate in the loan settlement process, including complex deal structures and control and pledge agreements
• Assist with operational workflows tied to private equity investments and alternative strategies

Accounting and Lifecycle Knowledge

• Understand accounting implications tied to lifecycle events, including principal and interest, expenses, and capital contributions and distributions
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of transactions
• Support controls and documentation tied to income accounting and asset activity

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations for alternative investments, private credit, loans, or private equity
• Strong knowledge of loan based products, including term loans, revolvers, delayed draws, and privately originated debt and equity
• Working knowledge of loan setup, interest calculations, amendments, restructurings, and settlement processes
• Familiarity with accounting treatment of investment lifecycle events
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a high security, control driven environment
• Excellent organizational, reconciliation, and research skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time sensitive deadlines