Partner Development Associate

About ATLAS SP

ATLAS SP Partners is a global investment firm that seeks to provide stable funding and capital markets services to companies seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset-backed finance solutions. ATLAS SP’s tenured experts work with clients to determine the best approach to optimize their capital and achieve their goals, across a broad range of capabilities. Our integrated platform encompasses a holistic suite of capabilities, including asset/portfolio advisory solutions, warehouse/acquisition financing solutions, whole loan purchase/sale and securitization/distribution.

Our Culture

ATLAS SP is “one team” where everyone makes an impact – we grow together, win together, and embrace change together. From advancing the markets to supporting our communities, everything we do serves to make a difference. Our people are industry leaders with a passion for client service, complex problem solving, and innovation. We provide our talent with the pathways to grow professionally and personally in a collaborative and inclusive environment. We’re proud to build upon a legacy of excellence anchored in deep expertise and client service across the asset management landscape.

Position Overview

ATLAS SP is seeking an experienced Associate to join the Partner Development team in New York, where the candidate will work within a dynamic and strategic team that plays a crucial part in shaping the future of the company. The candidate will be part of deal teams that execute and manage ATLAS SP’s back-leverage debt facilities, funding vehicles, and other third-party capital, as well as contribute to building and maintaining relationships with the company’s lenders and other financing partners. Candidate will also collaborate with internal teams and senior stakeholders to optimize the company’s performance. 

Primary Responsibilities

Candidate will be an integral part of a small team of highly qualified investment professionals and involved in all aspects of the debt and third-party capital raising process, including pitching, deal execution, business oversight, and relationship management. The role also requires strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Manage day-to-day job responsibilities for new and existing deals including:

•    Creating pitches, term sheets, and other marketing materials
•    Collaborate with senior Partner Development team members on structuring and documentation for proposed transactions
•    As part of the deal team, support all aspects of transaction management with external clients/lenders/investors, legal counsel, and other parties
•    Play a primary role in presenting transactions to senior management and other stakeholders for approval
•    Stay up to date on the firm’s policies and procedures to ensure appropriate protocols are implemented and followed; facilitate & represent the deal team in internal discussions, and governance processes
•    Coordinate with Treasury and enterprise solutions teams to establish support infrastructure, onboard, or modify executed funding arrangements; participate in asset allocation optimization efforts 
•    Monitor existing portfolio of transactions, including periodic reporting and other quantitative analytics
•    Negotiation, structuring, and execution of amendments and other facility modifications
•    Respond in a timely manner to ad-hoc requests regarding ATLAS SP’s financial metrics, growth initiatives, and other materials for senior management, lenders, or investors

Qualification and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    Strong academic credentials and 3 years of financial services or consulting experience; familiarity with asset-backed financial products, legal contracts, debt origination, and securitized/structured products a plus
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
•    Possesses intellectual curiosity, strong analytical ability, and financial acumen
•    Proactive problem-solver that is eager to learn and take on responsibility; self-motivated with ability to prioritize time efficiently and operate with modest oversight on small deal teams (2-3 professionals)
•    Possesses strong organizational & project management skills, work ethic, and sense of urgency; results-orientated without compromising control and detail
•    Ability to quickly grasp critical details of evolving transactions and multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
•    Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication & listening skills

Base Salary Range

$110,000-$140,000

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed here.

ATLAS SP is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.