Associate, Portfolio Reporting and Analysis

Company Description

Deerpath Capital is a leading direct lending firm specializing in providing first lien, senior debt financing to middle market companies. Deerpath is focused on providing debt capital for acquisitions, refinancings, ownership transitions and growth capital to companies in the U.S. lower middle market. Deerpath has investment offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, as well as overseas investor relations offices in London, Seoul, Tokyo and Brisbane. The firm employs approximately 100 employees globally.

Position Overview

As part of a growing firm in the asset management industry, the candidate will have a diverse set of responsibilities within the portfolio reporting and analysis area. Candidate must be able to work in a team friendly, deadline oriented, fast-paced environment with minimal assistance. The candidate will report to the PR&A Managing Director and work directly with the investment, investor relations, and operations teams to provide timely updates on borrowers’ financial reporting metrics, conduct financial statement spreading and analysis, aid in the underwriting of new credit exposure related to borrower’s M&A activity and manage ongoing portfolio monitoring including quarterly valuation reports of portfolio companies. The candidate and the wider PR&A team will work in conjunction with the investment team and be involved in underwriting, amendments, add-ons, and other portfolio activities.

Primary responsibilities include

• Provide ongoing monitoring of investments to identify changes in company fundamentals, industry conditions, and security valuations that may alter the investment thesis.
• Develop and maintain updated financial models and analyses, operating assessments, valuation guidance, industry overviews, and market information and report findings to the investment team and management committee.
• Develop a firm understanding of credit and equity documents (e.g., credit agreements, subscription agreements, indentures, plans of reorganization).
• Apply strong credit judgment and analysis when evaluating financial performance and reporting from portfolio companies as well as accessing and underwriting incremental debt requests and articulate findings/recommendations internally and externally.
• Well versed in amendment negotiations and structuring.
• Portfolio coverage responsibilities of 20 accounts.
• Compile regular reports for portfolio and risk management and assist in day-to-day portfolio tracking analysis and reporting.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, a concentration in finance or economics preferred.
• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in commercial corporate lending, corporate credit ratings, corporate banking, direct/private lending, leveraged finance or underwriting. Candidates without strong corporate credit analysis skills & background will NOT be considered.
• Strong knowledge & understanding of credit analysis, financial accounting/modeling, complex capital structures, financial covenant packages and basic loan portfolio management and valuation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.

NO RECRUITERS or AGENCIES for this posting. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Deerpath will be considered Deerpath property. Deerpath will NOT pay a fee for any placements resulting from the receipt of any unsolicited resumes.

Deerpath Capital Management, LP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristics.