Esoteric ABF Associate

Esoteric ABF Associate (PR/592585) New York, New York Salary: USD125000 - USD150000 per year + Bonus Overview A leading alternative investment manager focused on opportunistic and special situations ABF investments is seeking to add an Associate to its deal team. This individual will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments across a wide range of complex and non-traditional opportunities. The role offers direct exposure to senior investment professionals and the opportunity to work on highly differentiated transactions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct detailed financial analysis, valuation, and modeling for prospective investments Assess credit risk, downside protection, and return profiles across various capital structures Perform industry, company, and market research to support investment decisions Support all aspects of deal execution including diligence, structuring, negotiation, and documentation Coordinate with legal, advisors, and counterparties throughout the lifecycle of a transaction Prepare internal investment memoranda and materials for investment committee review Track performance of existing investments and identify risks and value-creation opportunities Analyze financial results, covenants, and operating metrics Assist with restructurings, amendments, and exit processes Sourcing & Market Coverage Monitor market trends and identify new investment themes within special situations and opportunistic credit Develop relationships with intermediaries, lenders, and other market participants Assist senior team members in evaluating inbound opportunities and building pipeline Qualifications Experience 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking (preferably coming from an ABF, ABS, or structured credit group) Strong exposure to esoteric assets, consumer and/or commercial finance is preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Selby Jennings