JOB DESCRIPTION
The Funding & Settlement Analyst will be responsible for overseeing the deal closing process and ensuring timely and accurate trade settlements. This role involves close collaboration with various internal teams, maintaining and updating workflows and trackers, and working with offshore services provider to ensure proper booking of deals. The Analyst will also be required to escalate issues to the AVP of Funding & Settlements and provide necessary funding documentation for manager approvals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and coordinate the deal closing process from initiation through final settlement.
- Ensure all required documentation and approvals are obtained in a timely manner.
- Prepare and provide completed funding backup to managers for review and approval.
- Ensure that all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies.
- Identify and escalate complex or high-risk items to the AVP of Funding & Settlements as needed.
- Provide insights and recommendations for resolving escalated issues.
- Maintain and update workflows, trackers, and other relevant documentation to reflect current deal statuses and settlement processes.
- Ensure all records are accurately maintained and accessible.
- Manage and execute timely settlement of assignments occurring post-close.
- Monitor and track settlements to ensure prompt resolution of any discrepancies.
- Work closely with offshore services provider to ensure accurate and timely booking of deals in the system of record.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within a private credit or investment management firm.
- Strong understanding of funding and settlement processes, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with financial systems and databases is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external service providers.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
THE FINE PRINT
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
- Must be willing to work from the Chicago office.
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.#LI-hybrid#LI-CK1To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
