Position Description:
FPA is seeking a Private Credit Senior Analyst to join our Multi-Advisor Strategy team. The Private Credit Analyst will be responsible for sourcing, analyzing and monitoring exceptional private credit managers, as well as direct private credit investments. This position offers significant room for growth.
Key Responsibilities/Functions
Source Investments
- Primarily external private credit investment managers and direct loans.
- Create and maintain a professional relationship with sourcing networks and investment managers
- Maintain pipeline of potential investments
- Attend industry conferences and meet with investment managers in different cities
Research
- Write initial and follow-on memos supporting investment recommendations
- Present investment ideas to the CIO
- Monitor existing investment managers and track their portfolios
- Maintain internal databases and portfolio management systems
- Attend internal research meetings
Fund Operations
- Analyze portfolio metrics, including estimating fund performance and cashflows
- Assist in managing a fund finance credit facility
- Respond to investor inquiries and support business development efforts
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of private credit (prior underwriting experience an advantage)
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Robust organizational skills with attention to detail
- Highly numerate
- Analytical and investment modeling skills including fluent use of Excel
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collegially as part of a team
- Passion for investment research
- Value-centric investment philosophy
- Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant work experience
- BA/BS degree required (STEM, business, finance and accounting related majors preferred)
- CFA or CAIA designation preferred
This position will work on a hybrid model based in Los Angeles (preferred), however, full remote work in another geographic location may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 base salary + bonus including comprehensive benefits package. Base salary will be determined by applicant’s skills, experience, geographic location, and pay equity considerations.
Company Overview
FPA is a Los Angeles area-based institutional money management firm practicing a disciplined approach to value investing, prudently seeking superior long-term returns while maintaining a focus on capital preservation.
Candidates must submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Submissions must include “Private Credit Senior Analyst” in the subject line for consideration.
FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.