Who You'll Work With:
AB is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals, and private clients in major markets around the world. AB Private Credit Investors (“AB-PCI”) is the private corporate credit investing platform of AB offering direct lending capabilities to middle-market companies across various industry sectors. AB-PCI focuses on directly sourced and privately negotiated investments in the primary issue market, while selectively pursuing opportunities in the distributed and secondary loan markets on a relative value basis. AB-PCI pursues a flexible mandate designed to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing in unitranche, first lien and second lien debt as well as selectively structured preferred stock and private equity co-investments. Target companies typically have robust business models, strong competitive positions, sustainable enterprise value and predictable cash flow profiles. The group maintains a strong credit culture and pursues a highly selective investment process based on fundamental due diligence and a focus on transaction terms and documentation.
AB-PCI is led by relatively tightly knit group of seasoned senior investment professionals with strong industry background and credit investing track-record. The group maintains a cohesive culture and values teamwork, collaboration, and contribution of individual team members.
What You'll Do:
AB-PCI is looking for an Analyst/Associate to work as part of the Portfolio Management & Compliance team, which is responsible primarily for maintenance and reporting of the various AB-PCI investment vehicles. The role will support the growing business and team. AB-PCI has grown significantly over recent years and high caliber talent is needed to help support continued business growth, improve processes, and scale operations. The role will initially have responsibilities related to treasury and liquidity management, fund level finance, and financing subsidiary operations, but offers the ability to grow and change as the team continues to grow. Initial responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Partner with the Trustee, Fund Administrator, and external service providers on all operational matters
Support day-to-day liquidity management to ensure funding obligations are met, including the use of sub-level financing facilities
Assist with asset allocation strategy, cash forecasting and analysis, and monitoring of related activities
Provide functional and operational support to the credit team as needed
Review, reconcile, and approve Monthly CLO Borrowing Base Trustee Reports; approve waterfall payments on a quarterly basis
Manage reporting requirements, including effective date declarations, annual agreed-upon procedures, compliance certificates, and financial reporting at both obligor and asset levels
Run hypothetical scenarios for new asset purchases to ensure compliance and portfolio optimization
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
1+ years of experience in financial services or audit, preferably in a treasury or cash operations role at an alternative asset manager, trustee/fund administrator, or Big Four firm
Experience reviewing and interpreting legal documentation, including CLO indentures, warehouse agreements, and credit agreements
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate closely and share critical information
Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized with strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
High attention to detail with a strong standard for accuracy and responsiveness
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Preferred: familiarity with fund structures, loan agreements, and CLO indentures
Preferred: experience with Sentry PM and Power BI
About AB
We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.
Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!
Austin, Texas