We have a new position available for a Senior Analyst in Dallas, Texas responsible for private equity and alternative asset investments. If you are interested, please apply to Job #170.
Job Description
The Senior Analyst will provide support to the teams responsible for private equity and alternative asset investment origination as well as for the management and monetization of one or more assets and/or operating companies. The Senior Analyst supports the Vice Presidents and Directors with analytics and due diligence in evaluating new investment opportunities and assists with the development and execution of key business plans and initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze target industries and proactively identify new investment opportunities
- Perform all aspects of due diligence and underwriting
- Structure/build detailed financial models to support both investment decisions and asset management activities. These modeling activities include creating financial statements, complex ROI and IRR calculations
- Assist in pricing, negotiation and documentation of M&A and financing related transactions
- Manage various constituencies (lawyers, bankers, consultants) during due diligence and transaction execution
- Author presentation materials and supporting documentation
- Provide support to asset management initiatives of existing investments including but not limited to financial analysis, developing and executing business plans and other ad hoc strategic projects
- Collaborate directly with management teams to drive initiatives and deliver against business objectives
- Manage investment capital requirements and debt covenant compliance
- Analyze impact of various operational scenarios on portfolio company capital structures
- Understand key industry trends and investment implications
- Assist in investor reporting
- Strong financial modeling and quantitative skills (strong excel a must)
- Knowledge of financial statements, valuations and cash flows
- Excellent project management and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all levels of management
- Ability to work with detailed financial or other data and to understand and vocalize concerns and macro implications
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team; team player with a positive attitude
- High attention to detail and accountability in analytical assessments, but with the aptitude to maintain a big picture perspective
- Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with low to moderate supervision
- Strong business judgment and decision making
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
- Self-starter with the ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and manage time
- A self-teacher and quick learner able to pick up the technical skills necessary for any project
- Hard working, detail-oriented, and committed to producing great end results
- Ability to independently author presentations in Word and PowerPoint
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or related business field preferred
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity required
- transaction/acquisition experience preferred
If you are interested, please apply to Job #170 on the Phoenix Group International website.
