Portfolio Management Associate
Petra Funds Group · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
Finance$102k–$153k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Run point on portfolio monitoring, surfacing material developments, covenant triggers, and risk threshold breaches for escalation to the Head of Portfolio Management and Deal Team
- Own the Firmwide credit watch list, keeping it current as positions evolve
- Agregate borrower data by fund — consolidating positions, financials, and exposures into a single, fund-level view that the investment team can act on
- Build and maintain performance models at both the borrower and fund level — translating raw data into return, yield, and attribution analytics that inform investment decisions
- Build and run the daily, weekly, and monthly reporting cadence that keeps the firm on top of fund holdings, KPIs, performance, and attribution
- Assist in building the firm's real-time dashboards, then own their accuracy and timeliness for stakeholder consumption
- Assist in developing new reporting templates and visualizations as needed by internal stakeholders
- Assist in coordinating quarterly portfolio reviews, including compiling company-level performance packages and supporting documentation
- Liaise with the third-party valuation firm to provide required data inputs and track deliverable timelines
- Update valuation models and attribution analyses following quarterly review completion
- Safeguard investment guideline compliance and allocation targets, escalating deviations in real time
- Keep the firm's alert systems sharp, ensuring they catch what matters before it becomes an issue
- Collaborate with Investment, Operations, Finance, Risk, and IT teams to support seamless data flows and process execution
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations as requested
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required; CFA progress a plus
- 5+ years of experience in portfolio management, credit analysis, fund administration, or a related function within private credit or alternative investments
- Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel, with familiarity with portfolio management or data visualization platforms (e.g., Allvue, Power BI, Power Query, Snowflake or similar)
- Experience with data aggregation workflows and data mapping; exposure to automation tools (Power Automate, Python, VBA, or similar) a plus
- Experience designing or scaling reporting and dashboard systems from early stage — comfortable working in greenfield environments where process and tooling are still being defined
- Hands-on experience applying AI and large language models (LLMs) to investment processes, including company research, financial analysis, industry monitoring, data synthesis, and workflow automation
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables simultaneously
- Effective communicator who can synthesize complex data into clear outputs for diverse stakeholders
Pay
Salary Range: $102,000 - $153,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.
Benefits
- 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan.
- 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
- Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
- Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.