Associate, Asset Diligence & Portfolio Oversight

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Daily lunches

Wellness programs

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Magnetar is seeking an Asset Diligence & Portfolio Oversight Associate to support due diligence on investments and monitor portfolio performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify operational improvements and ensure performance expectations are met.

The role includes assisting in valuation and closings in a leading global asset manager environment. This position offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for professional development and exposure to a

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of experience in finance, audit, or consulting.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and valuation.
• Experience with operational improvements and reporting.
• Familiarity with investment processes like due diligence and valuations.
• Ability to develop and track key performance indicators.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and operational due diligence on investments.
• Collaborate with teams to assess company performance and risks.
• Monitor portfolio companies and track their performance.
• Assist in the valuation process and transaction closings.
• Work with various teams to ensure best practices are followed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

KPI tracking

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

The Asset Diligence & Portfolio Oversight Associate role at Magnetar involves supporting due diligence and portfolio oversight processes. You’ll work closely with various teams to ensure investments align with performance expectations and identify operational improvements. This position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team in a leading asset management firm.

What You’ll Do

• Support financial and operational due diligence on investments.
• Collaborate with teams to assess company performance and risks.
• Monitor portfolio companies and track their performance.
• Assist in the valuation process and transaction closings.
• Work with various teams to ensure best practices are followed.

What You Need

• 4-7+ years of experience in finance, audit, or consulting.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and valuation.
• Experience with operational improvements and reporting.
• Familiarity with investment processes like due diligence and valuations.
• Ability to develop and track key performance indicators.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What You’ll Love

• Great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k match and competitive paid time off.
• Daily lunches and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

About the Firm

• Magnetar is a leading global alternative asset manager.
• They manage approximately $17 billion in assets.
• They focus on generating consistent performance for investors.
• They have a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Magnetar is committed to community engagement and financial education.