Risk Analyst - Real Estate - CarVal Investors

  • Company

    Cargill

  • Location

    USA-MN-Minneapolis

  • Compensation

    not disclosed

  • Position Type

    Employee

  • Employment type

    Full time

  • Updated

    27 Jun 2008

  • eFC Ref no

    418059
See job description below

CarVal Investors LLC (CVI) – is a global leader in opportunistic value investing. Founded in 1987 by Cargill, CarVal Investors has quietly acquired more than $20 billion in assets in 2,900 transactions. The firm has been a first mover or early entrant across the globe, having invested in 35 countries. Today, CarVal Investors manages four primary businesses around the globe: Loan Portfolios, Real Estate, Corporate Securities, and Special Opportunities.

  • CarVal is an independently managed Cargill subsidiary
  • CarVal manages assets for Cargill and third party investors through a private equity fund structure

    • The purpose of this position is to enhance the analysis, investigation and reporting capabilities of the Risk Management function for CarVal Investors (CVI). This position will require global knowledge of the CVI business and interaction with risk management, investment advisors, IT, and operations personnel, and contact with external asset management partners. Reports to CVI's Risk Manager.

    Principle Accountabilities:

    50% - Develop an in-depth understanding of investment strategies, underwriting assumptions, actions or events which create or destroy value, internal and external risks, and how the portfolio behaves under stress. To include:

  • Broadly, review underwriting of proposed real estate transactions prior to approval. Highlight key inputs and assumptions, downside risks, and verify that models have accurately identified returns and sensitivities.
  • Selectively, participate in underwriting and due diligence process at an earlier stage and in greater detail. Develop understanding of underwriting techniques. Identify differences in approach, strengths and weaknesses of different parts of the business.
  • Monitor deal performance against underwriting. Together with portfolio analysts, identify and address valuation questions. Provide analysis and reporting to highlight issues/trends. Investigate performance issues.

    • 20% - Understand existing risk assessment tools and risk measurement methodologies, including their underlying assumptions and potential weaknesses. Challenge assumptions used in the methodologies based on understanding of the CVI business. Identify better reporting metrics to communicate portfolio composition and risk factors.

    15% - Work with portfolio analysts to prepare regular reports for use by CVI senior management, investment advisors & functional teams from existing and to be developed systems. Ensure global data integrity of information in the reports and that it is complete and consistent with an understanding of the business activity.

    15% - Project requirements identified by self, Risk Manager or senior management. Examples could include measurement and hedging of FX exposure attributable to real estate, identification of tenant credit exposure, investigation and resolution of troubled transactions.

    Skills

    Required:

  • Four year degree in finance or business with 3+ years risk analysis experience.
  • Strong knowledge of investment and accounting concepts.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Have the ability to investigate problems, find solutions, and determine best approach to resolve issues. Ability to ask relevant, informed and intelligent questions about transactions, structures, relationships and risks.
  • Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills including strong listening skills.

    • Preferred:

  • Post graduate degree in finance or relevant professional qualification
  • Strong computer skills, proficiency with Excel, familiarity with accounting and position keeping systems. Proficiency with database navigation and Excel VBA macro programming an advantage.
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Maintain and nurture relationships with investment advisors, operations and senior management while retaining the ability to challenge them.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial focus and desire to improve processes and find value added solutions.
  • Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and handle multiple demands. Take ownership of projects, prioritize and manage resources effectively.

    • CarVal Investors is an equal opportunity employer.

    • Company:

      Cargill

    • Recruiter Ref:

      MIN03230

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