Senior Analyst - Private Debt Valuations

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Voya IM is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our rapidly growing Valuations team. The role focuses on the model-based computations and oversight of the valuation of multi-billion-dollar private credit and commercial mortgage loan books of business we manage for our clients. Successful candidates will possess a strong analytical mindset and high attention to detail. The Senior Analyst is a key role on the team and will be motivated by the prospect of contributing to the growth of the team and the firm’s valuation practice.

 The Contributions You Will Make

• Perform daily and/or monthly valuation on private debt instruments
• Conduct research on key valuation inputs and analyze deltas to determine reasonability
• Oversee valuation model results and review key controls
• Consult with other investment professionals to review valuations, discuss new business, and field client inquiries
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit inquiries on valuations
• Provide quality customer service to clients and their representatives relating to their deliverables and the valuation practices
• Analyze and provide recommendations to improve on the processes and procedures for ensuring accurate, daily mark-to-market of complex private credit and commercial mortgage loans
• Review current processes and pro-actively make changes or propose initiatives to improve efficiencies
• Communicate and work with external pricing vendors to review valuation results and ensure reasonability of fair value
• Assist in periodic due diligence reviews of respective vendors
• Assist in preparing and presenting metrics to the valuation committee on a recurring basis
• Complete other projects as assigned to support ongoing business and readiness for new investment mandates

 Minimum Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Progress toward CFA Charter, MBA, or Master’s in quantitative discipline desired
• Strong understanding of discounted cash flow modeling and valuation of fixed income securities
• 2-4 years of bespoke valuation experience
• Understanding of diverse asset types such as private credit, commercial mortgage loans, and bank loans
• Ability to communicate and interact directly with senior investment personnel in a manner that clearly articulates solutions and conveys confidence
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL and VBA a strong plus
• Familiarity with investment technology platforms and systems. Exposure to BlackRock Solutions Aladdin® and Bloomberg is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines
• Ability to keep pace with a rapidly changing business environment
• Elevated levels of ethics, values, and integrity