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POSITION TITLE

Senior Alternatives Assets Analyst

POSITION LOCATION

Stamford, CT

This position is available to NY/CT residents as Stamford, Connecticut in-office applicants

*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

YOUR ROLE

The Senior Analyst is an integral part of the Alternative Assets Team which is responsible for running a highly visible segment of the broader Genworth Investment Portfolio. You will be covering a subset of Fund and Co-investments across Private Equity, Infrastructure, Commercial Real Estate, Opportunistic Debt and Venture Capital. You are responsible for evaluating new investment opportunities as well as monitoring existing portfolio positions. You will be expected to be familiar with portfolio cash flow modeling while also actively participating in the Alternatives’ Asset Allocation Decisions. You will leverage our advisor, general partners and research relationships to communicate trends affecting Private Equity & Debt Markets.

What you will be doing

• Act as Lead Analyst on a Subset of Funds & Co-investments Across Private Equity, Infrastructure, Commercial Real Estate, Opportunistic Debt and Venture Capital
• Provide timely fund investment recommendations based on fundamental underwriting and due diligence which includes manager meetings, track record analysis and sector perspective
• Maintain Surveillance of portfolio through quarterly review of statements, attendance of annual meetings and periodic reviews of performance relative to targets
• Review and analyze transaction documents and assess strengths, risks and value of deal covenants and structure
• Establish and maintain detailed scenario analysis around co-investments during underwriting & surveillance
• Interact with Wall Street analysts and other independent sources to obtain external views on individual names or industries
• Foster relationships with our advisors, general partners, and “street” counterparties
• Provide regular updates to senior management around Quarterly Performance, Market Events and Portfolio Developments
• Collaborate with our accounting, legal and reporting teams to help improve on best practices in supporting the alternative asset program
• Teach and mentor investments associates

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a business major or related area of study
• 5-7+ years credit or equity research experience
• Experience and demonstrated ability in analyzing corporate financial statements
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the with ability to synthesize research and analyses into actionable recommendations
• Solid decision-making skills regarding core equity/credit responsibilities, requiring only limited guidance and oversight
• Technically proficient with systems and strong capability with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) suite of applications
• Strong financial modelling skills

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Working Knowledge of Alternative Investment Strategies (Private Equity, Infrastructure, Venture)
• Previous Corporate Credit or Equity Research Experience
• Understanding of fixed income mathematics
• CFA or candidacy

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

High-Cost Range (includes New York): $112,900 - $214,600

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.