Credit Associate jobs in Santa Fe, NM

Description

Thornburg Investment Management (“TIM”), with over $43B AUM, has over 40 years of experience in public debt and is a leader in providing fixed income solutions. Bow River Capital (“BRC”), with over $3.6B AUM, has more than 20 years of alternative asset expertise and a strong track record of partnering with founders, management teams and private equity sponsors to develop collaborative approaches to build and grow businesses, many of which are located in the overlooked Rodeo Region. Together, we’re building Thornburg Bow River Credit Opportunities Fund ("TBRCOF"), a unique private credit platform that provides flexible solutions across the capital structure, to support the needs of lower and middle market businesses.

Primary Job Function:

Senior Associates on the TBRCOF team will work closely with all levels of credit investment professionals, the TBRCOF Investment Committee, as well as investment professionals across BRC’s and TIM’s other strategies, throughout every stage of the investment process. As a Senior Associate, you will play an integral role on a lean deal team in investment identification, underwriting and due diligence, structuring, transaction execution, monitoring, and investor reporting in a wide range of exciting transactions across the capital structure in a variety of industries. This role will be in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment, offering exposure to all aspects of the investment process.

Duties & Responsibilities:

TBRCOF is seeking a highly motivated investment professional to join the team as direct employee of TIM dedicated to the private credit platform. A Senior Associate is expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Engage in all aspects of due diligence and detailed investment analysis related to potential investments, including industry research, financial modeling, and business analysis to develop and refine investment theses.
• Create short-form and long-form investment memoranda, prepared in conjunction with other members of the investment team, and present to the TBRCOF Investment Committee.
• Assist with transaction structuring, negotiating of investment teams, and execution of legal documentation.
• Actively manage and support portfolio investments, including maintaining portfolio financial tracker and preparing financial analyses and memoranda related to document amendment processes.
• Support fundraising activities, including preparing and updating marketing materials, preparing ad hoc fund analysis, and conducting/compiling market research.
• Support origination efforts, including participating in marketing calls/meetings and conducting market research.
• Serve as liaison with broader TIM organization and work closely with TIM team focused on private credit.

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. This role is to remain posted through January 31, 2025. Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.

Job Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Referral program.

Requirements:

Candidates need to have demonstrated a strong track record of academic, work, and deal experience. Candidates should have the following qualifications to be considered:

• Bachelor's degree and a distinguished academic background (Accounting or Finance preferred, but not required).
• At least two to four years of relevant experience in private credit/lending, private equity, or investment banking.
• Frequent travel between Santa Fe and Denver - required.
• Significant transaction experience, including preparing financial models/analyses and investment memoranda.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team based, results-oriented environment while acting in a self-directed manner.
• High level of initiative, motivation, and attention to detail in a deal-driven environment.
• Strong finance, accounting, research, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. Founded in 1610 and nicknamed "The City Different," Santa Fe captures hearts and minds with its museums, restaurants, theater, opera, and adobe-style architecture. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year and picturesque landscape, it's no wonder that outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking in "The Land of Enchantment" attract visitors from around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.