FIG Investment Associate

We are currently working with an established alternative asset management firm with $12B AUM, pursuing multiple strategies in the US, including direct lending, private equity, real estate private equity, and structured credit. The firm has permanent capital and utilizes a long-term, value-oriented approach that employs fundamental bottoms-up research to identify investments that offer attractive risk and reward.With offices in multiple locations, the firm is comprised of over 100 experienced professionals who value entrepreneurship, intellectual rigor, hard work, and continuous improvement.The PositionOur client is seeking a professional to join its Specialty Finance Group at the Associate/Senior Associate level. This individual will focus on a broad mandate of debt and equity investment opportunities in the specialty finance sector **Consumer ** consumer lending, secured/unsecured installment loans, and auto loansCommercial ***** small business lending, merchant cash advance, factoring, and asset-based lendingLeasingAsset-Backed SecuritiesIn this role, you *****Gain exposure to a wide variety of specialty finance asset classes/alternative investments and contribute to the ongoing management of these investments.Participate in and grow into leading all aspects of the investment process, including idea generation, origination, evaluation, underwriting, negotiating, closing, and exiting.Conduct fundamental analysis of private credit, private equity, structured credit, real estate, and other investment opportunities across a wide range of industries and situations.Monitor and manage portfolio investments.Work in small deal teams directly with senior management, with an ability to have an out sized impact on the success of each investment and the firm overall.Desired Skills and ExperienceDemonstrated track record of excellence in academic, professional, and personal endeavors.Relevant prior experience in private equity, investment banking, credit, management consulting, science, engineering, or other highly analytical and demanding roles.Ownership mentality and strong organizational skills, as incoming investment professionals are responsible for managing and coordinating nearly all aspects of the investment process.Strong verbal and written skills - investment professionals are expected to interact every day with financial sponsors, company management teams, and senior management.

Created: 2025-03-12