Associate I - Tech Sponsor Finance (Boston)

Responsibilities

• Aid in conducting financial analysis and due diligence on new opportunities and existing portfolio companies.
• Help prepare credit memorandums, financial models, and loan packages for approvals.
• Support the underwriting process for new loans, renewals, and credit actions related to modifications or changing risk.
• Aid in document preparation and assist in the loan closing process under senior team members' guidance.
• Prepare and spread financial statements.
• Analyze financial data and participate in the assessment of credit risk and loan structuring.
• Support proactive portfolio management by reviewing financial and other information to assess client situations and risk.
• Maintain the loan portfolio database.
• Assist in preparing timely and accurate reporting for portfolio companies.
• Participate in monitoring covenant compliance.
• Assist in preparing quarterly portfolio reviews and analyses, including criticized loan submissions when necessary.
• Assist in preparing responses for ad-hoc assessments, for both internal and external reviews.
• Support the team in identifying potential issues within the portfolio.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining credit files.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Help gather and organize documentation for credit applications and renewals.
• Contribute to the preparation of covenant compliance reports.
• Support the team in ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and in line with bank policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in client meetings to gather information and understand client needs (under supervision).
• Absorb and present information to clients during client presentations.
• Support the team in developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers and other team members to deliver credit solutions to clients.
• Assist in gathering client information.
• Respond to basic client inquiries.
• Contribute to the maintenance of client relationships through timely and accurate communication.
• Take notes on material updates and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree OR HS Diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, investment banking or commercial finance role.
• PREFERRED Qualifications: One or more years’ experience in either a leveraged finance, investment banking, or commercial finance roleBachelor’s degree or equivalentFormal credit training program Highly proficient at researching information and identifying trends and anomaliesExtremely adept at understanding and interpreting requestsStrong understanding of financial accounting with financial modeling experienceHighly organized with strong attention to detailHighly skilled at developing strong, positive relationships with external clients and internal partnersExcellent communication skills capable of explaining information in a clear and concise manner while adapting delivery depending on the audience and influencing decisions in the best interest of the clientProfessional, thorough, and organized with strong follow-up skillsExcels in a team environment and very proactive in responding to clientsDemonstrates initiative, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to changing demands and requirementsResponds positively and quickly to constructive feedback

Pay

If hired in MA, the base pay for this position is generally between $90,000 - $110,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Hybrid role, with the expectation that time worked will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

Benefits

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.