Business Operations Analyst

About the job

Founded in 1992, Cerberus is a global leader in alternative investments with approximately $70 billion in assets across complementary credit, private equity, and real estate strategies. We invest across the capital structure where our integrated investment platforms and proprietary operating capabilities create an edge to improve performance and drive long-term value. Our tenured teams have experience working collaboratively across asset classes, sectors, and geographies to seek strong risk-adjusted returns for our investors. For more information about our people and platforms, visit us at www.cerberus.com.

Job Purpose:

Cerberus’s operating team is seeking a highly motivated and analytical self-starter to join their Business Operations team. This group works with Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company (COAC) professionals and Cerberus operating companies on initiatives. The Analyst will report into the COAC Business Operations Manager and will have direct exposure to COAC senior operating executives, operating company executives, investment professionals and firm leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary contact for COAC employees, external consultants, investment professionals and operating company personnel in handling queries related to consultant on-boarding, consultancy/secondment agreements, time allocation, invoicing/T&E, etc.

• Responsible for on boarding and ongoing relationship management of external consultants. Liaises with the Compliance team in New York to ensure robust management of consultant classifications

• Maintains practice management system (Elite) and appropriate related processes

• Manages operating company invoicing and collections

• Completes and maintains COAC consultancy/secondment agreements with operating companies

• Reviews time and expense allocations and assists with monthly close process

• Interfaces with senior COAC and operating executives on service agreements and collections

• Works on ad-hoc reports and projects for the operating team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1–2 years of experience in a professional services environment

• Experience with project financial management (e.g., Big 4) is a plus

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Business Knowledge / Technical Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills; experience working within professional services

• Extensive organization and problem-solving skills

• Accountability; take ownership of the process; detail-oriented

• Confident working independently with limited direction

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Other Qualifications:

» Demonstrated Expertise

• Relevant and substantive operating or functional experience

• Demonstrate a flexible, creative approach; understand risk and can quickly assess, propose, and adapt solutions unique to each situation

» “Doer”

• Demonstrate high energy coupled with a positive, decisive “get the job done” attitude

• Working positions – i.e., not consulting or commentary roles

• Accountable to management and owners

• Entrepreneurial, flexible, nimble, “hands on”, with a very strong grasp of the details and a sense of urgency; take a proactive approach and able to lead resolution to very complex high-risk situations

» Demeanor

• Work with,’ not ‘talk at’ colleagues

• Confident in their own abilities and talent, but without arrogance or pretense; demonstrate a team orientation and a collegial / collaborative mindset

• Appreciate that the success of others ultimately translates to the individual’s success

Compensation:

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $85,000.00 and $100,000.00. The base salary offered to the chosen candidate will be commensurate with a candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus [which is often a meaningful portion of the compensation package], and a robust benefits package.