Valuations Associate — Illiquid & Alternative Assets

Obra Capital, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Lunch stipend

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

HSA with company contribution

Life insurance

Resumo da oferta

Obra Capital, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Valuations to support the firm's independent valuation function across private credit, structured products, and other alternative investments.

You will work with investment, finance, and risk teams to ensure accurate, timely valuations in line with accounting standards and investor expectations. The role requires 3–5 years of valuations experience, strong financial modeling in Excel, and knowledge of ASC 820.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years of experience in valuations, credit analysis, or a related finance role.
• Working knowledge of ASC 820 / fair value accounting standards.
• Experience valuing illiquid or complex instruments such as loans, ABS, CLOs, or insurance-related assets is a plus.
• CFA candidate or charterholder preferred; CPA a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Perform ongoing fair value assessments for a portfolio of private credit, structured credit, insurance-linked, and other alternative investments.
• Build and maintain valuation models utilizing relevant methodologies including discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, yield-based analysis, and third-party pricing inputs.
• Prepare quarterly valuation memoranda and supporting documentation for review by senior management, auditors, and fund administrators.
• Coordinate with external valuation specialists and pricing vendors; review and challenge third-party marks.
• Support the audit process by responding to auditor inquiries and providing valuation support documentation.
• Monitor market data, credit spreads, interest rates, and relevant benchmarks to inform valuation assumptions.
• Assist in developing and refining valuation policies, procedures, and controls in line with ASC 820 and other applicable standards.
• Collaborate with portfolio management, fund accounting, and investor relations teams on valuation-related inquiries and reporting.
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects related to new investment structures or product launches.

Conhecimentos

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Ferramentas

Bloomberg

Market data platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Obra Capital, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Valuations to support the firm's independent valuation function across private credit, structured products, and other alternative investments.

You will work with investment, finance, and risk teams to ensure accurate, timely valuations in line with accounting standards and investor expectations. The role requires 3–5 years of valuations experience, strong financial modeling in Excel, and knowledge of ASC 820.