
Position: Analyst / Senior Analyst – Credit Operations & Portfolio Monitoring
Location: New York, NY
A leading global investment organization is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Analyst or Senior Analyst to support operational, administrative, and monitoring functions within its private credit investment platform. This role will be based in the New York office and will work closely with internal teams and external service providers to ensure smooth transaction execution, portfolio oversight, treasury operations, and performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Execution & Investment Support
Coordinate all operational aspects of new credit transactions, including wire processing, trade settlements, and documentation review
Liaise with loan agents and counterparties to track payments, ensure KYC requirements are met, and resolve settlement discrepancies
Maintain strong working relationships with service providers such as custodians, fund administrators, and valuation agents
Support investment teams with portfolio analytics and concentration risk analysis
Develop a strong understanding of the structural nuances across credit strategies
Treasury & Liquidity Management
Forecast short- and medium-term cash needs across investment entities
Monitor cash positions, prepare reconciliations, and initiate fund transfers as needed
Support internal finance and treasury teams with capital activity planning
Portfolio Analytics & System Oversight
Reconcile and validate investment data across systems (e.g., portfolio management and loan tracking platforms)
Generate and maintain dashboards and reports capturing performance metrics, return attribution, and risk exposures
Contribute to system enhancement initiatives and process improvement projects
Reporting & Financial Oversight
Support investment accounting and reporting processes, including creation of new investment records
Prepare recurring performance, exposure, and operational reports for internal stakeholders
Collaborate with audit teams during annual reviews and address documentation requests
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
CPA or CFA designation (or progress toward) is preferred
3–5 years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or credit administration
Familiarity with private credit, direct lending, or structured finance transactions is a plus
Experience with systems such as Wall Street Office (WSO), Allvue, or similar portfolio management tools is an asset
Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with data visualization tools is a bonus
Strong attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities, and excellent interpersonal skills

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