Valuation Operations Manager

Alcentra is owned by Franklin Templeton, a diversified firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. With clients in over 150 countries and offices on six continents, you’ll get exposed to different cultures, people, and business development happening around the world.

Alcentra operates independently as a Specialist Investment Manager and is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Boston, Tokyo and Hong Kong. We are a leading, global asset management firm specializing in the sub-investment grade debt markets, experts in credit management, private credit, and structured credit strategies.  Our investors include pension funds, insurance companies, government agencies, banks, wealth managers and high net worth individuals.

Visit www.alcentra.com to learn more who we are. 

• Benefit Street Partners - Alcentra is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of our Private Debt valuation processes and reporting. The ideal candidate will be process driven, have a strong background in financial services with extensive knowledge of leveraged loans#MID_SENIOR_LEVEL

  
  

• The Valuation Operations Manager will be part of a global team supporting Benefit Street Partners - Alcentra’s monthly and quarterly valuation processes, including liaising with 3rd party valuation firms, investment and finance teams, and auditors, working with these groups to meet desired deliverable timelines. An ability to manage multiple tasks while working under strict time deadlines is essential. This role will focus primarily on Private Debt, CLO, and Distressed and Special Situations investments.  The ideal candidate will have a mix of operations/ accounting, experience in managing and strong analytical and communication skills.  This individual will collaborate with colleagues across the front, middle and back office, and will report to a VP of Finance out of the Boston office.

  
  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate monthly and quarterly Valuation Processes covering a variety of credit strategies and asset types across hundreds of borrowers/issuers

  
  

• Help recruit, train, manage and develop a Valuation Operations team to support the firm’s global Valuation Processes

  
  

• Manage the population of assets in scope for valuation,

  
  

• Communicate effectively with the global team on day-to-day workflow status, open items, questions, personnel, etc., navigating time zone differences as necessary,

  
  

• Design the systems and processes needed for efficient valuation workflows with an initial focus on Structured Credit pricing,

  
  

• Leverage technology to streamline workflows,

  
  

• Support the creation of summary materials for valuation committees to review and approve significant changes/events, valuation and market trends, and key judgments,

  
  

• Prepare documentation in support of compliance with external audit requirements, including SOX reporting,

  
  

• Work with the Global Valuation Specialist to drive enhancements and improvements to the overall valuations and reporting processes, procedures, use of internal resources, and technology

  
  

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• 7-10+ years of experience within financial services, preferably with credit experience

  
  

• Experience with leveraged loans and leverage facilities preferred

  
  

• Ability to partner and communicate effectively across an organization including with technology, finance, portfolio analytics, portfolio management, and deal team

  
  

• Strong Microsoft Office skills are required

  
  

• Proven record of project management/oversight with strong communication skills

  
  

• Team player with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels within the firm

  
  

• Knowledge of capital markets/ illiquid valuations a plus

  
  

• Demonstrated technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including streamlining processes

  
  

• Ability to complete multiple tasks under the pressure of tight deadlines

  
  

• Comfort facilitating the valuation processes across a large quantity of diverse investments in parallel

  
  

Work Shift Timing - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. 

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

*Most benefits vary by location. Ask your recruiter about benefits in your country.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.