What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Junior Debt Investment position at Portfolio Advisors?
Portfolio Advisors is a global private asset manager specializing in the U.S. middle market. We provide tailored private equity, private credit and private real estate investment solutions through a variety of customized programs, including direct, secondary and primary investments, and junior and senior credit. Since our founding in 1994, Portfolio Advisors has served as an active partner to the middle-market community, leading to superior access and value creation for clients and sponsors alike.
In 2023, Portfolio Advisors combined with FS Investments, a pioneer in the democratization of alternative assets. Together, we manage over $83 billion in assets and offer a broad suite of alternative strategies to both institutional and individual investors. The combined company has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia, with headquarters in Philadelphia and Darien, CT.
Portfolio Advisors, as part of FS Investments, with $82 billion in assets under management, is an employee-owned alternative asset manager founded in 1994 with offices in Darien (Connecticut), New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Dubai, Orlando, Zurich, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Associates will join Portfolio Advisors’ direct mezzanine & junior debt investment team. The team makes debt and equity investments in middle-market sponsored transactions in North America across various industries (generalist strategy). Portfolio Advisors acquired the existing investment team from Credit Suisse in December 2013, where it was formerly known as DLJ Investment Partners. The team is one of the most experienced in the industry and has invested together since 1999. The team leads the majority of its transactions and invests in leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings and structured equity transactions.
The Associate will be involved in all aspects of investment transactions, including diligence, financial modeling, execution and post-closing investment monitoring. The Associate will be an integral part of the investment team and is responsible for many important aspects of live transactions, including analyzing investment opportunities, building financial models, drafting investment committee materials and assisting with transaction closing.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzing investment opportunities
- Building financial models
- Conducting business, industry and financial due diligence
- Drafting and presenting investment committee memoranda
- Assist deal negotiation and execution
- Monitoring portfolio company performance
Job Requirements:
- 1-2 years of Investment Banking or Private Equity experience required
- Industry Coverage, Financial Sponsors group experience or a strong credit background is a plus
Portfolio Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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