Primary responsibilities:

• Assessment of new opportunities
• Valuation and financial modeling
• Transaction structuring and execution

Additional responsibilities:

• Managing senior secured bank loans, high yield bonds, and other fixed income investments in a variety of funds and investment vehicles
• Performing securitization analytics and cash flow modeling
• Monitoring asset backed securities transactions and conducting industry research
• Assisting in the preparation of rating agency and investor presentations
• Supporting the execution of securitization transactions

The appropriate candidate should have:

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in Investment Banking (preferably in Leveraged Finance) at a top-tier firm
• Restructuring experience a huge plus
• Superb financial modeling and Excel skills, along with some exposure to Bloomberg
• Exposure to bank loan, structured finance, fixed income, leveraged loan, asset backed securities,M&A experience, or a combination of any of these is preferred, but not mandatory
• Ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects under time pressure

Our client is looking to hire as soon as possible.  Please submit Word resume to ib@careergroupsearch.com. Please put “Debt Analyst” in the subject line.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

• Providing support to the acquisitions team in the Los Angeles office
• Cash flow and financial modeling
• Creating acquisition memoranda and performing valuations of potential investment opportunities
• Helping to evaluate, formulate, structure and close transactions working directly with the senior management of the firm
• Coordinating property due diligence, analyzing lease economics and market fundamentals

Appropriate candidates must possess:

• 1-3 years of analysis experience in real estate, real estate investment banking, or Big Four accounting
• Four-year degree in economics, finance, accounting or related, from a top tier school with history of stellar academic performance 
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
• Ability to analyze financial statements, operating budgets, leases and all other documents relating to an acquisition
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Superb oral and written communication skills

Our client is looking for someone to start immediately.  If you are qualified for this position, please submit your resume to ib@careergroupsearch.com with “Real Estate Analyst” in the subject line. Direct contact will be made only to those candidates that meet the required criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and working with financial models and analyses
• Creating client presentations for proposals and transactions
• Performing due diligence and client relationships
• Conducting market and industry research

Appropriate candidate must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution
• Strong undergraduate academic record in finance, accounting or economics (class of ’09 or ’08)
• Excellent industry analysis, financial analysis and modeling skills
• Background in investment banking (candidates from PE  and/or buy-side firms will be considered); experience in restructuring is preferred
• Superb communication skills, both verbal and written
• High energy, hard working entrepreneurial attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, team oriented environment that values the input and advice of everyone

If you are qualified for the position please submit your resume to ib@careergroupsearch.com
 with “Investment Banking” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the fund; financial reporting, tax and treasury, and compliance.
• Create and develop financial reports (ex. quarterly and year end reports).
• Ensure the integrity off all financial and regulatory reporting in accordance with US GAAP and other fund accounting standards.
• Monitor ongoing performance against objectives.
• Provide advice on short and long-term business and financial strategies and plans.
• Serve as the liaison to accounting and reporting staff, as well as to auditors.
• Responsible for other special assignments that are required to effectively support the business.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 5-7 years of experience. 
• Previous work experience at a Big Four firm preferred (preferably in a Real Estate division).
• CPA is a MUST.
• Solid Excel skills.
• Cash flow modeling experience a must including cash flow projections and cash comps.
• Solid experience managing all aspects of financial and managerial reporting.
• Broad business perspective and exceptional analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze processes, recommend improvements and identify opportunities for business innovation.
• Extensive IT project management experience including implementation.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Strong ability to multi-task.

Our client is looking to hire as soon as possible. Compensation is a very competitive base plus bonus and excellent benefits. Our client would prefer local candidates. Please submit resume (Word document) to ib@careergroupsearch.com with “FINANCIAL REPORTING” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creation, production and distribution of responses to RFP’s, RFI’s for the full product spectrum. This function includes the compilation and maintenance of qualitative and quantitative information about the firm.
• Create and implement an effective database population process (managing all production timeline/deadlines).
• Complete industry surveys, ad hoc and consultant questionnaires or other information requests.
• Implement, manage and maintain database for use by team in marketing and RM efforts.
• Interface and develop strong working relationships with all internal subject matter experts of the firm (portfolio management, business development, relationship management, operations, legal, HR) that assist the RFP team in creating customized responses / general answers.
• Identify, maintain and implement a system for organization of responses and overall RFP progress tracking.
• Manage overall RFP team as additional resources are added to the process.
• Continually work on streamlining processes by creating more efficient methods of gathering, sorting and accessing data.

Qualifications/Skills Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field in addition to related work experience required.
• At least three years experience RFP writing and familiarity with consultant database reporting in the financial services industry.
• Minimum two years experience managing RFP or similar data oriented business team.
• Strong writing skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines and producing quality work.
• Strong database skills.

Our client is looking to hire as soon as possible.  Compensation is a competitive base plus bonus and excellent benefits.  Please submit resume to ib@careergroupsearch.com with “RFP Manager” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding of CDO mechanics and documentation a MUST; CLO experience preferred.
• Modeling CLO waterfalls as outlined in governing documents.
• Reviewing trustee’s monthly and quarterly payment reports comprising of limitation tests, portfolio activity, and collateral quality tests.
• Independently calculating and reviewing priority of payment numbers for Payment Dates.
• Reviewing and monitoring portfolio asset ratings; understanding of ratings derivations as outlined in governing documents is a must.
• Creating hypothetical trading scenarios.
• Preparing ad-hoc portfolio reports and analysis as requested by Senior Management and Portfolio Management team.
• Working closely with internal Investment Analytics team for purposes of portfolio analysis.
• Working with Accounting and Operations Departments on special projects.

The appropriate candidate MUST possess:

• 4-year college degree with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related.
• 3-6 years experience working with CDOs.
• Ideal candidate will demonstrate strong research and analytical skills; must be detail-oriented, and understand the risks inherent in the CDO product.
• Must be highly proficient in Excel. Familiarity with Bloomberg is mandatory.

Our client is looking to hire as soon as possible. This is a fast-paced, growing team with an excellent track record. They are looking for an individual that is talented, possesses a strong work ethic and enjoys a challenge. They will provide relocation assistance for the right person.  Please submit Word resume to ib@careergroupsearch.com. Please put “CDO Analyst” in the subject line. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

• Support the response process for questionnaires and repetitive client/consultant/website requests by analyzing and completing data and information requests across multiple investment strategies
• Interacting with all functional areas across the company in completing marketing requests
• Drafting and selecting accurate responses to client requests and questions (i.e. RFP’s, questionnaires, Executive memos)  while performing supporting financial analysis
• Assessing requests, scheduling and completing updates on consultant website databases
• Updating and ensuring accuracy of internal databases

Required:

• 2-6 years of experience.  Finance experience required, industry experience preferred
• The successful candidate must have advanced Excel skills – Lookup, Financial, Reference Functions. Some Macro/VBA familiarity
• Proficient with MS Access
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• A Bachelor’s degree required from a top university
• He/She will have a strong interest in finance, be highly analytical and be willing to learn a great deal about a large number of diversified investment strategies
• The individual will possess high attention to detail, superior organizational skills and the ability to time- manage complex, diversified workstreams effectively and accurately
• He/She must be a team player and possess strong initiative, dedication and a strong work ethic

If you are qualified for the position please submit your resume as a Microsoft Word attachment to ib@careergroupsearch.com with Marketing Operations Analyst in the subject line.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

• Maintain company’s 5-years operating model and liaise with interested third parties
• Maintain annual budget, quarterly forecasts and analysis, long-term and short-term financial plans, management financial presentations, etc.
• Prepare materials for CFO and Corporate Controller
• Assist with monthly and quarterly operating variance analysis
• Assist with variance analysis and reporting of G&A 
• Maintain corporate finance marketing book for potential lenders
• Participate in the annual operating plan process
• Create management reporting package for quarterly forecasts and results
• Provide ad hoc reporting/projects and analysis to management as needed

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• 4-7 years of financial planning experience
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
• CFA designation and/or CPA license preferred
• Strong work ethic and ability to work overtime as needed

Our client is looking to hire as soon as possible.  They will provide relocation assistance for the right person.  Please submit Word resume to ib@careergroupsearch.com . Please put “Corporate Financial Analyst” in the subject line.  All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

The qualified candidate should possess the following:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, writing, and communication skills
• Expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Argus is recommended but not required
• Experience in real estate financial modeling and underwriting
• Understanding of real estate transactions and closings, as well as general real estate fundamentals
• Desire to be a member of a close-knit team of professionals who work in a very collaborative environment

Job Duties include:

• The candidate will be involved in all aspects of our client’s business but with a focus on asset management. On a day-to-day basis, the candidate will:
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis/modeling, including discounted cash flows, asset valuations, and cost-benefit calculations
• Abstract legal documents, including leases, loan agreements, partnership documents and management agreements
• Conduct market research, including comparative product surveys and demographic analysis;
• Review and reconcile pay applications and invoices from partners and contractors
• Assist in preparation of investor reporting, including quarterly updates and responding to specific investor requests
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of asset management database and portfolio metrics.

If interested please submit your resume (Word document) to ib@careergroupsearch.com with “RE Analyst/Associate” in the subject line. Local candidates preferred. Compensation depends on experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.