WSTA Home Page
  Job Seeker Sign-in / Register Recruiter Home
Career Center Jobs and Career Management in the Financial Markets, Banking & Finance Career Center
Portfolio Analyst - CarVal Investors, USA-MN-Minneapolis
Portfolio Analyst - CarVal Investors
Company: Cargill  
Location:   USA-MN-Minneapolis  
Compensation:   not disclosed  
Position Type:   Employee  
Employment type:   Full time  
Updated:   27 Jun 2008  
eFC Ref no:   418060  
 
11000000000005208.jpg


See job description below

CarVal Investors LLC (CVI) – is a global leader in opportunistic value investing. Founded in 1987 by Cargill, CarVal Investors has quietly acquired more than $20 billion in assets in 2,900 transactions. The firm has been a first mover or early entrant across the globe, having invested in 35 countries. Today, CarVal Investors manages four primary businesses around the globe: Loan Portfolios, Real Estate, Corporate Securities, and Special Opportunities.

  • CarVal is an independently managed Cargill subsidiary
  • CarVal manages assets for Cargill and third party investors through a private equity fund structure
  • CVI has an opening for a Portfolio Analyst. The purpose of this position is to enhance the portfolio stratification and performance analysis, investigation and reporting capabilities of CarVal Investors (CVI). This position will require global knowledge of the CVI business and interaction with risk management, investment advisors, IT, and operations personnel. Reports to CVI's Risk Manager.

    Principle Accountabilities:

  • Prepare regular reports for use by CVI senior management, investment advisors & functional teams from existing and to be developed systems. Ensure global data integrity of information in the reports and that it is complete and consistent with an understanding of the business activity.
  • Monitor and report deal performance against underwriting. Provide context for investment management and operations personnel to identify and address valuation questions. Provide analysis and reporting to highlight issues/trends. Investigate performance issues.
  • Continually evaluate processes for efficiency improvements and automation
  • Team with internal treasury/cash management functions to help model cash movements and projections in a multi-currency operating environment
  • Working with Risk Management personnel, identify better reporting metrics to communicate portfolio composition and risk factors.
  • Skills

    Required:

  • Four year degree in finance/accounting or business
  • 2+ years accounting experience, strong preference for public accounting.
  • Strong financial and data analysis skills
  • Good working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Strong computer skills, high proficiency with Excel, familiarity with accounting and position keeping systems
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Have the ability to investigate problems, find solutions, and determine best approach to resolve issues. Ability to ask relevant, informed and intelligent questions about transactions, structures, relationships and risks.
  • Preferred

  • CPA
  • Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills including strong listening skills.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial focus and desire to improve processes and find value added solutions.
  • Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and handle multiple demands. Take ownership of projects, prioritize and manage resources effectively.
  • CarVal Investors is an equal opportunity employer.

    All jobs from Cargill
    Email this job
    Print this job
    Save this job
    Company:
    Cargill
    Recruiter Ref:
    MIN03228

    All jobs from Cargill
    Email this job
    Print this job
    Save this job