Credit Portfolio Associate

Petra Funds Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Holiday calendar

Hybrid work

Pro-rated funding

Job summary

Petra Funds Group seeks a Portfolio Management Associate to serve as the operational backbone of the Portfolio Management function. You will help build reporting, data, and dashboard infrastructure, and design how the firm sees risk and performance in real time.

This role offers growth as the platform scales, with opportunities to take on broader portfolio and investment work, including quarterly valuations and automated data pipelines, working in a collaborative, detail‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required; CFA progress a plus
• 5+ years of experience in portfolio management, credit analysis, fund administration, or a related function within private credit or alternative investments
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel, with familiarity with portfolio management or data visualization platforms (e.g., Allvue, Power BI, Power Query, Snowflake or similar)
• Experience with data aggregation workflows and data mapping; exposure to automation tools (Power Automate, Python, VBA, or similar) a plus
• Experience designing or scaling reporting and dashboard systems from early stage — comfortable working in greenfield environments where process and tooling are still being defined
• Hands‑on experience applying AI and large language models (LLMs) to investment processes, including company research, financial analysis, industry monitoring, data synthesis, and workflow automation

Responsibilities

• Run portfolio monitoring and surface material developments and risk breaches for escalation.
• Own the Firmwide credit watch list, keeping it current as positions evolve.
• Stay ahead of amendment activity across the portfolio and prepare summaries for deal team and PM review.
• Aggregate borrower data by fund — consolidating positions, financials, and exposures into a fund-level view.
• Build and maintain performance models at both borrower and fund level — translating data into return, yield, and attribution analytics.
• Stand up the data layer — getting portfolio company financials into the firm's systems so data points are accurate.
• Ensure data integrity across all fund-level and firm-level holdings; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Drive automation initiatives — building data pipelines and templates that replace manual work.
• Build and run the daily, weekly, and monthly reporting cadence for KPIs, performance, and attribution.
• Assist in building real-time dashboards, then own their accuracy and timeliness for stakeholders.
• Assist in developing new reporting templates and visualizations as needed by internal stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating quarterly portfolio reviews, including compiling company-level performance packages.
• Liaise with third-party valuation firm to provide required data inputs and track timelines.
• Update valuation models and attribution analyses after quarterly reviews.
• Safeguard investment guideline compliance and allocation targets, escalating deviations in real time.
• Keep alert systems sharp to catch what matters before issues arise.
• Collaborate with Investment, Operations, Finance, Risk, and IT teams to support data flows and processes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations as requested.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Allvue

Power Query

Snowflake

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or accounting

CFA progress

Tools

Python

Power Automate

VBA

Snowflake

Job description

Petra Funds Group is a single source provider for the fund administration and fund infrastructure needs of Private Equity and Debt Funds. At Petra, we enable fund managers to focus on the tasks that add the most value to their businesses and leave the rest to us.

Petra is made up of highly experienced professionals across the US and Europe. In a business where accuracy and timeliness are paramount, having a deep bench who have spent years working inside of asset managers is what truly differentiates us.

Our foundation is built on trust, experience, and uncompromising accuracy. Our people are experts. We work collaboratively. We are relentless in our process and put attention to detail first.

What You Will Do

Our client is seeking a talented Portfolio Management Associate. This individual will serve as the operational backbone of the Portfolio Management function. Working closely with the Head of Portfolio Management, this individual will help build the reporting, data, and dashboard infrastructure. The role encompasses designing how the firm will see risk and performance in real time, supporting quarterly valuations, and building the systems that scale as the platform grows. It is positioned for growth, with opportunities to take on broader portfolio and investment work as the platform scales.

Responsibilities

• Run point on portfolio monitoring, surfacing material developments, covenant triggers, and risk threshold breaches for escalation to the Head of Portfolio Management and Deal Team
• Own the Firmwide credit watch list, keeping it current as positions evolve
• Stay ahead of amendment activity across the portfolio and prepare summaries for deal team and PM review
• Aggregate borrower data by fund — consolidating positions, financials, and exposures into a single, fund-level view that the investment team can act on.
• Build and maintain performance models at both the borrower and fund level — translating raw data into return, yield, and attribution analytics that inform investment decisions
• Stand up the data layer — getting portfolio company financials into the firm's systems so every data points the investment team relies on is accurate and current
• Ensure data integrity across all fund-level and firm-level holdings; identify and resolve discrepancies
• Drive automation initiatives — building data pipelines and templates that replace manual work, in collaboration with IT and technology vendors
• Build and run the daily, weekly, and monthly reporting cadence that keeps the firm on top of fund holdings, KPIs, performance, and attribution
• Assist in building the firm's real-time dashboards, then own their accuracy and timeliness for stakeholder consumption
• Assist in developing new reporting templates and visualizations as needed by internal stakeholders
• Assist in coordinating quarterly portfolio reviews, including compiling company-level performance packages and supporting documentation
• Liaise with the third-party valuation firm to provide required data inputs and track deliverable timelines
• Update valuation models and attribution analyses following quarterly review completion
• Safeguard investment guideline compliance and allocation targets, escalating deviations in real time
• Keep the firm's alert systems sharp, ensuring they catch what matters before it becomes an issue
• Collaborate with Investment, Operations, Finance, Risk, and IT teams to support seamless data flows and process execution
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required; CFA progress a plus
• 5+ years of experience in portfolio management, credit analysis, fund administration, or a related function within private credit or alternative investments
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel, with familiarity with portfolio management or data visualization platforms (e.g., Allvue, Power BI, Power Query, Snowflake or similar)
• Experience with data aggregation workflows and data mapping; exposure to automation tools (Power Automate, Python, VBA, or similar) a plus
• Experience designing or scaling reporting and dashboard systems from early stage — comfortable working in greenfield environments where process and tooling are still being defined
• Hands‑on experience applying AI and large language models (LLMs) to investment processes, including company research, financial analysis, industry monitoring, data synthesis, and workflow automation
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables simultaneously
• Effective communicator who can synthesize complex data into clear outputs for diverse stakeholders

Salary Range

At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $153,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

How We Care

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include:

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan. *
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work‑life balance.
• Funded amount is prorated for new hires.

What We’re Proud Of

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience:

• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture.
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.