Senior Investment Analyst

Join Legalist: Senior Investment Analyst – Government Receivables

Legalist, a Y Combinator-backed alternative asset management firm revolutionizing the investment landscape with data-driven technology, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Investment Analyst to join our growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to our innovative Government Receivables strategy and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of credit asset management.

If you’re passionate about finance, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess a knack for uncovering hidden value in complex credit assets, we encourage you to apply. We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience in government receivables.

See more about the Government Receivables strategy here.

Your Role as Senior Investment Analyst

As a senior member of our underwriting team, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our Government Receivables strategy. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deep Dive Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on prospective credit investments, meticulously analyzing financial statements, industry trends, and underlying collateral.
• Investment Recommendations: Prepare compelling and well-supported written investment recommendations for senior team members, showcasing your analytical prowess and insightful perspectives.
• Origination Support: Collaborate with the origination team to identify and cultivate relationships with target counterparties across diverse industries and asset types.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support investment recommendations, track ongoing investments, and evaluate portfolio performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with colleagues across the strategy and company in various areas, including origination, underwriting, structuring, portfolio management, operations, technology, and marketing.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in finance, law, or consulting. Ideally, you will have experience in the government receivables space. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, economics, law). Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in law, finance/credit, or advisory/consulting.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and/or asset and enterprise valuation.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams, while also being comfortable working independently on solo projects for extended periods.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Bonus Points

The following qualifications are considered a plus:

• Firsthand experience (as an attorney, analyst, or banker/consultant) with government contractors or receivables.
• Prior extended experience at a hybrid or remote-first organization.