US Private Capital, Investment Associate

Company: BlackRock, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Description

About this role

BlackRock's US Private Capital ("USPC") is a private investment business unit of BlackRock's Global Fundamental Credit Platform. We are a dedicated team focused on providing innovative capital solutions to US middle market companies through directly originated investments that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns.

We are seeking an Associate-level professional to join a small team that manages a portfolio of over 100 privately placed debt investments. This person will be responsible for assisting in the underwriting of new investments, the regular monitoring of the portfolio and preparation of periodic reports of performance. This position will report into a senior Investment Professional in USPC's San Francisco Office focused on venture lending and also partner with other professionals within the organization. Candidates should have a background in credit or venture stage investing and research and modeling skills to assist in portfolio monitoring and managing existing investments as well as familiarity with underwriting new investments. Critical to individual success will be investment judgment, ability to work constructively with investment partners, willingness to take initiative, being resourceful and intellectually curious.

Job Responsibilities:

* Research industries, companies and create detailed financial models to highlight relevant metrics to be used in the investment decision making process
* Produce quality analysis of company and diligence information to support investment conclusions
* Develop accurate, flexible financial models / scenario analysis
* Preparation of concise, accurate and complete investment memoranda
* Actively monitor portfolio existing portfolio names

Requirements / Qualifications:

* Investment Banking and Private Credit experience a plus
* Superior analytical, thinking, and communication (oral and written) skills
* Candidates must be comfortable participating in diligence meetings with senior management; portfolio companies, sponsors and other investment professionals
* Motivated, self-starter that seeks problem solving situations
* 2+ years relevant experience
* Must be able to work in team-oriented environment and show ability to quickly climb learning curve

Degree / License:

* Finance Degree or related business Degree

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com - www.blackrock.com/corporate - Instagram: @blackrock - Twitter: @blackrock - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

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