Fortress

About Fortress

Fortress Investment Group LLC is a leading, highly diversified global investment manager with approximately $49 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1998, Fortress manages assets on behalf of approximately 2,000 institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate, private equity and permanent capital investment strategies. Investment performance is our cornerstone - we strive to generate strong risk adjusted returns for our investors over the long term. For additional information on Fortress, please visit www.fortress.com. 

About the Position

Fortress Investment Group is seeking a Valuation Associate/Vice President within its Credit Funds business.  The position will be a highly visible and key role on the Valuations team, assisting in the fair value determination of private investments within the Credit Funds business. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and in-depth review of monthly valuations of the Credit Funds’ investments
• Review valuations utilizing a variety of valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions analysis, and other methodologies with asset managers, valuations firms, and investment professionals to understand movements in valuations.
• Assist in the on-going analysis of the portfolio by reviewing complex financial models, key valuation assumptions and performance indicators, projected cashflows, and by tracking significant events for each asset.

• Prepare the results of valuations analysis, highlighting key findings. Compile valuations and supporting information and prepare summary packages to be reviewed by senior management and Valuation Committee.

• Liaise with auditors and third-party valuation firms.
• Assist with policy and procedure reviews across Credit regarding Valuation to ensure consistency and accuracy.

• Develop strong relationships and effective lines of communication with colleagues and third parties (including Credit Funds senior management, investment teams, asset management, fund accounting, valuation firms, and auditors)

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Must have hands-on experience with private valuations (debt and/or equity valuations)
• Direct experience utilizing valuation techniques and methodologies including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company, and precedent transactions with a thorough understanding of ASC 820.
• Ability to build and review valuation models.
• Ability to interpret a Credit Agreement.
• Bright, quick learner, reliable, self-motivated, self-starter

• Strong personal ownership and ability to resolve issues independently.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills, including experience presenting / communicating with senior managers.
• Process improvement orientated with a demonstrated track record of implementing enhancements.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with fellow team members in a collaborative environment.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is expected.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg, Capital IQ and Wall Street Office is preferred.

• Alternative asset management experience or valuation firm experience preferred
• BDC experience is a plus.
• CFA designation (or working toward) is a plus.