Senior Finance Associate – Business Development Company
Location: New York, NY
A global alternative credit platform is seeking a Senior Finance Associate to support the financial reporting and operational oversight of one or more Business Development Companies (BDCs). This role offers significant exposure to SEC reporting, complex investment structures, and cross-functional collaboration with portfolio management, investor relations, legal, operations, and external service providers.
What You’ll Do
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Prepare and review financial reporting for BDCs, including SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks).
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Produce weekly performance reporting, including returns, positioning, attribution analysis, and dividend estimates.
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Review and reconcile NAV packages prepared by third-party administrators.
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Assist with the preparation of materials for BDC Boards of Directors.
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Partner with Investor Relations on investor presentations, earnings releases, and related communications.
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Perform analytical reviews of quarterly balance sheets and income statements.
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Coordinate closely with external auditors to support audit processes.
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Work with third-party providers to document and validate the effectiveness of internal controls.
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Partner with legal teams to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
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Support capital reporting for joint venture investors.
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Interpret and apply complex legal and governing documents (e.g., LPAs, PPMs, IMAs), including provisions related to:
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Capital calls and allocations
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Carried interest and distribution waterfalls
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Management fees and expense limitations
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Investment restrictions and compliance requirements
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Collaborate closely with portfolio management teams to support investment objectives and fund constraints across multiple asset classes.
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Partner with deal teams to address financial reporting questions and develop solutions to evolving needs.
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Work with operations teams and administrators to identify issues, determine root causes, and oversee resolution and implementation of improvements.
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Handle frequent, complex, and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.
What We’re Looking For
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2–4 years of experience in public accounting (financial services preferred) or a similarly rigorous finance environment.
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Prior BDC experience is a plus.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort interacting across teams and with external parties.
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Ability to interpret and apply complex legal documentation.
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Detail-oriented, proactive, and ownership-driven mindset.
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Advanced Excel skills, including building models and templates from scratch.
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Creative, solutions-oriented approach to complex and ambiguous requests.
Background & Education
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Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record required.
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Major in Accounting preferred; Finance or related fields also considered.
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CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
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Interest in pursuing a CFA designation is a plus.
Compensation
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Expected annual base salary range: $110,000 – $120,000
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This role may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume to Kyle Archer at [email protected].
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