AO/Investment Operations Associate

Company Description:

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.

Who You’ll Work With:

This position will report to a Director of Investment Operations but will also require close working relationships across the firm.

What You’ll Do:

Operational Management – 75%

• Provide day-to-day support for investment transactions
• Engage with and interpret detailed investment transaction legal documents
• Drive the set-up of new deal structures, and manage existing deal structures,
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of booking transactions in AB CarVal’s systems
• Prepare and manage reporting and analysis
• Research and resolve complex issues related to transactions and processes
• Assist in developing operational procedures to support business activities
• Assist with transaction valuations and treasury liquidity requirements and projections
• Respond to internal and external queries regarding transactions, bookings, and reconciliations
• Assist with invoice and deal expense processing

Business Partnering – 25%

• Collaborate with external accountants, tax advisers and auditors
• Provide input on transaction documentation and collaborate with internal legal, risk, and compliance when needed
• Utilize judgment in making decisions related to the investment operations function and assume responsibility for the impact to the business
• Understand key areas of the business and anticipate potential issues; proactively communicate solutions to others within the team or management

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Qualified Accountant (1 – 5 years’ post qualified experience)
• Good Excel skills including data modelling and analysis
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Desire to learn and contribute to the team

Who We Are:

About AB CarVal

AB CarVal is an established global alternative investment manager and part of AllianceBernstein’s Private Alternatives business. Since 1987, AB CarVal’s team has navigated through ever-changing credit market cycles, opportunistically investing $153 billion in 5,820 transactions across 82 countries. Today, AB CarVal has approximately $19 billion* in assets under management in corporate securities, loan portfolios, structured credit and hard assets.

AB CarVal Investors is dedicated to attracting and retaining the industry’s best people across asset classes and geographies. AB CarVal is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing the full range of life experiences, skills and qualities of our employees. We believe peak effectiveness comes from an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce.