The Role
This is a full-time role based in Dallas. As an Operations Associate, you will be a part of the Sixth Street Global Operations Team and be involved in several facets of operations, including private investment execution, counterparty management, pipeline and other cash management functions, and reporting and investment performance/analysis deliverables. The Operations Team supports Sixth Street’s investing activities across the globe for our private credit/equity, hybrid, and liquid credit funds, business development companies, and separately managed accounts. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of a growing team in a fast-spaced, entrepreneurial work environment.
Core Responsibilities
Work on a team that focuses on deal execution for our U.S. private investing activities
Work on our deal execution efforts, including:
Pipeline management
Transaction settlement
Transaction and position booking and monitoring
Exits and restructurings
Risk reporting
Commodity, foreign exchange, interest rate swaps, and other derivative hedging activities
Bank account management
Coordination with counterparties and external partners
Partner with investing professionals, outside and internal counsel, tax, compliance, and other Sixth Street CORE professionals ensuring good cross-functional communication and coordination throughout the investing process
Ensure appropriate cash and/or credit are available for new investments
Ensure investment cash and settlement controls and protocols are adhered to
Implement and oversee internal controls at our joint ventures and servicing partners
Perform the timely and accurate setup of new investments to the order management, accounting, and reporting systems
Identify and implement operational efficiencies, including technologies relevant to deal execution
Work with external service providers to ensure tax structuring and compliance requirements are met
Provide support to investor relations, including quarterly investor updates
Assist with the development and production of daily and monthly reporting that is distributed to all levels of Sixth Street
Participate in a wide variety of special projects, both operational and financial
What We Value
Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented candidates with strong communication, presentation, and Excel skills
Commercial and Results Orientation
High Trust and Integrity
Strong combination of organizational and interpersonal/communication skills
Preferred
Candidates should possess a minimum of 6-10 years of experience. Experience should include middle and/or back-office operations at a buy-side organization that invests in private, highly structured transactions – those seen at a private equity or private credit alternative asset management firm or investment bank
Experience with Advent Geneva and Eze Castle is a plus
Experience negotiating ISDA terms and agreements
Self-starter who requires little direction
Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment
Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Structured problem solver who can synthesize sophisticated information from a variety of sources into implementable recommendations and solutions
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Strong prioritization and project management skills.
Comfort working in a high growth, iterative environment
About Sixth Street
Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth.
Our firm is designed for cross-platform collaboration at scale: we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams.
We do all this globally and as one unified team of investment and control-side professionals working on behalf of our institutional investors and their beneficiaries around the world.
We believe adhering to our core values is a competitive advantage. Everyone on our team contributes their perspectives and expertise to help us solve complex challenges and get to the right answer. At Sixth Street, the best idea wins.
For more information, visit the Sixth Street Careers site or follow us on LinkedIn .
Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic history, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Sixth Street will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to fill out this application, please contact Cindy Bombara ( cbombara@sixthstreet.com ).
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