Private Credit Portfolio Specialist Senior Analyst

The TCW Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a portfolio specialist senior analyst to enhance its Private Credit group. This role will involve engaging with clients, managing performance analysis, and working collaboratively across various departments to support investor needs. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial analysis, strong communication skills, and a capability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of +10 years of professional experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance commentary using market and internal research.
• Analyze portfolio companies and communicate performance drivers.
• Collaborate in direct support of client relationships.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

TCW is seeking a portfolio specialist senior analyst to join the Private Credit group and help support its client relations, marketing, reporting and product development efforts. The role will work closely with senior professionals who act as the primary liaison between the investment team, TCW’s distribution personnel, and existing and prospective clients. Portfolio specialists work regularly with groups across all aspects of the firm including communications, compliance, legal, fund accounting, operations and product services to help respond to inbound requests from clients about their portfolios, provide quarterly and annual updates about market conditions and performance, respond to due diligence questionnaires, and develop written content for marketing purposes. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to all the aspects of supporting the management of a growing and rapidly evolving alternatives business. The portfolio specialist senior analyst will collaborate with a team of individuals who have deep expertise in private credit in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Essential Duties

• Develop unique product and portfolio specific performance commentary using both market and internal research
• Analyze individual portfolio companies and effectively communicate both quantitative and qualitative drivers of performance in written commentary form
• Lead the creation of product specific materials and client presentations
• Collaborate with senior professionals in direct support of client relationships
• Supervise junior members of the team and take ultimate responsibility for the underlying work product
• Coordinate with other client-related groups on specific inquiries or other requests for information including due-diligence questionnaires and request-for-proposals
• Communicate directly with clients and consultants, as needed
• Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of ad-hoc reporting and other analyses as required to respond to investor inquiries
• Liaise with other departments (Sales/Marketing, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Accounting, Product Services) to provide information in response to client needs/requests
• Identify ways of creating efficiencies/improving processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of +10 years of professional experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Strong financial modeling, analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Professional Skills Qualifications

• A self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently, as well as in team settings
• Well-organized and able to prioritize multiple requests from a variety of sources
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze large data sets
• Experience managing junior personnel

Desired Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge and understanding of financial accounting, capital markets and the asset management business
• A high-level understanding of the private credit market
• Excellent client service and analytical skills

Estimated Compensation:

Base Salary: For CA/NY based position, the base salary range is $200K-$240K. This is an anticipated range for the base salary only.

Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits: Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package.

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