Senior Associate - Diligence (Chicago)

Hilco Global; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Hilco Global seeks a Diligence Analyst/Associate for its Specialty Finance team in Chicago. The role targets candidates with 4–5 years in audit, assurance, or diligence, focusing on collateral testing, portfolio analysis and report writing.

The position involves leading workstreams, interacting with lenders and borrowers, and translating findings into actionable conclusions for banks, private credit funds and investors. Hybrid work and travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–5 years of audit, assurance, or diligence experience.
• CPA qualification preferred but not essential.
• Direct field exam, lender due diligence or securitization experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related discipline.
• Strong Excel, data analysis and financial reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead diligence workstreams within specialty finance and coordinate with lenders and borrowers.
• Review and validate borrower reporting, borrowing base calculations and servicer reports.
• Assess underwriting, servicing, collections, cash management and operational controls.
• Analyze loan/receivable portfolio performance and identify collateral trends.
• Prepare client-facing conclusions, exception summaries and recommendations.
• Manage information requests and day-to-day engagement execution.
• Review analyst work and provide coaching on fieldwork and reporting.

Skills

Audit

Due diligence

Data analysis

Report writing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related

CPA qualification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Diligence Analyst/Associate – Specialty Finance

HDS Job Description

Locations: Greater Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Hilco Diligence Services:

Hilco Diligence Services (HDS) provides due diligence services, including transaction services and field exams for traditional and complex transactions across many different industries. Our services include borrowing base development, inventory and accounts receivable performance metrics and comprehensive collateral analysis. Our reports are used by lenders, advisors and investors to provide a reliable basis for structuring and monitoring loans and other transactions.

The Specialty Finance team focuses on lending businesses and structured transactions where collateral is typically made up of receivables, loans, leases or other financial assets rather than traditional inventory or fixed assets.

Company Overview:

Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company focused on maximizing the value of assets for healthy and distressed companies. Hilco Global operates through more than twenty specialized business units and has professionals operating across multiple continents.

Position Overview:

This Senior Associate will join HDS' Specialty Finance team in Chicago. The role is intended for a candidate with approximately 4-5 years of audit, assurance, transaction services, diligence, field examination, commercial finance or related experience.

The role combines portfolio analysis, operational diligence, collateral testing and report writing. The successful candidate will manage meaningful workstreams, review supporting analysis, interact with borrowers and lender clients, and help translate detailed findings into practical conclusions for banks, private credit funds, institutional investors and securitization participants.

Relevant prior experience may include

• Audit or assurance work for financial services, leasing, lending or specialty finance clients.
• Field exams, collateral audits, ABL diligence or borrowing base reviews.
• Securitization, structured finance, loan / lease portfolio analysis or lender due diligence.
• Large data-set analysis, file testing, credit and collections testing or operational control reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams within specialty finance diligence and manage interactions / project management with Lenders and Borrowers.
• Review and validate lender reporting, borrowing base calculations, servicer reports and securitization performance reporting.
• Assess underwriting, servicing, collections, cash management and operational controls.
• Analyze loan, lease and receivable portfolio performance metrics and identify key collateral trends.
• Perform and review sample-based file testing, data validation, payment testing and documentation analysis.
• Prepare clear client-facing conclusions, exception summaries and recommendations.
• Manage information requests, borrower / servicer interviews and day-to-day engagement execution.
• Review work prepared by Analysts or Associates and support coaching on fieldwork, analysis and report drafting.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Approximately 4-5 years of experience in audit, assurance, transaction services, field examination, due diligence, commercial finance or related lending work.
• CPA qualification preferred but not essential.
• Direct field exam, lender due diligence, securitization, ABL or specialty finance experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related discipline.
• Strong Excel, data analysis and financial reconciliation skills.
• An eagerness to embrace innovation and leverage new tools and technologies to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Strong report writing skills and ability to present findings clearly to lenders, investors and management teams.
• Market contacts or prior competitor experience would be a significant plus, but business development is not a core responsibility of the role.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong time management and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Working Model and Travel

• This role will primarily support US Specialty Finance engagements, with opportunities to collaborate with the European team on cross-border or global assignments.
• Hybrid working model, with 2-3 days in the office on non-travel weeks as the expectation.
• Travel is expected to be approximately 10-20%, depending on client location and engagement requirements.
• The Specialty Finance group operates as one integrated team across geographies, so candidates should be comfortable working with colleagues and clients in different time zones. You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team and will work closely with colleagues at all levels of the organization across multiple locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered on merits and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender, veteran, or disability status.

Hilco Global strives to comply with all applicable local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, Hilco Global is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. https://hilcoglobal.com/careers-about/