About the company :
Kawa Capital Management, an independent asset manager based in Hallandale Beach, FL, was founded in 2007. Kawa has a proven investment track record across a broad product platform, including its flagship hedge fund (the 'Kawa Fund'), other strategic funds, and private equity and private debt transactions. Kawa manages over $3Bn in assets, distributed among : a multi-strategy credit hedge fund (the 'Kawa Fund'), Commercial Real Estate Lending and Equity Transactions, Asset Based Finance Transactions ('ABF'), Family Office / Managed Accounts, and Energy and Infrastructure Deals.
About the job :
We seek a highly motivated Investment Analyst to support the team in the research, evaluation, and execution of trading opportunities for our liquid strategy, with a specific focus on debt securities. This investment analyst will be involved in all phases of the research process as well as administrative tasks.
Responsibilities will include :
- Gathering intelligence and developing quantitative and qualitative analysis to uncover key insights about target investments in public credit markets.
- Preparing financial models, including financial statements, cash flow analysis, capital structure applicable to investment opportunities.
- Reviewing, analyzing, modeling, and generating valuation data.
- Evaluating and summarizing portfolio companies, industry, sponsor, and valuation metrics on investment opportunities.
- Contributing to alternative data gathering and processing. Some assignment travel is to be expected.
- Examining and assessing economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements, and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies.
- Liaising with fellow team members and performing in-depth due diligence to arrive at a final recommendation on trading opportunities.
- Screening for investment opportunities across credit markets, contributing to due diligence, and monitoring existing investments.
- Monitoring financial press closely and keeping a track of market trends, opportunities, risks, and new investment products.
- Developing solutions to analytical problems independently.
- Supporting senior team members by providing needed information and performing administrative tasks.
Distinguishing characteristics :
Very detail-oriented.Ability to think creatively.Intellectual curiosity applied to investment opportunities and markets.Work well in teams.Strong math skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Understanding of probability and statistical analysis.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to multitask and work on different projects with different people.Skills and Experience :
Proficiency in advanced Excel.Familiarity with Bloomberg.Understanding of corporate finance, financial modeling, and analysis.Two to three years of aggregate work or graduate school experience.Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.2.To learn more about Kawa, access