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About the Role

Fortress Investment Group is seeking a Valuation Analyst/Associate within its Credit Funds business, with a focus on asset-backed securities (ABS) and loan pool investments. This role is highly visible and key to the Valuations team, supporting the fair value determination of public and private credit investments across the Credit Funds business. Responsibilities include engagement with Pricing Vendors and Independent Valuation Agents, and cross-coverage support.

Responsibilities

Oversight and in-depth review of monthly valuations of loan portfolios within the Credit Funds’ private investments.
Review internal valuations utilizing discounted cash flow analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions analysis, and other methodologies.
Liaise with asset managers and investment professionals to understand valuation movements and review key assumptions.
Assist in the ongoing 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.
Assist in the daily and monthly valuation of a diverse set of investments, focused on Asset Backed Securities.
Coordinate the receipt of monthly valuations from pricing vendors, brokers, and asset managers.
Review quotes from brokers and pricing vendors and hold discussions with the trading desk to monitor the reasonableness of quotes received; investigate and challenge pricing variances.
Support ongoing analysis of the publicly marked portfolio by evaluating performance metrics, market movements, and monitoring significant asset-level events.
Liaise with auditors by gathering pertinent information requests, tracking documentation, and coordinating timely responses.
Assist with policy and procedure reviews across Credit regarding Valuation to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Track portfolio performance and valuation movements, identifying key drivers and risks.
Prepare the results of valuations analysis, highlighting key findings for senior management and the Valuation Committee.
Prepare internal reporting and investor-facing materials summarizing valuation methodologies and results.
Assist with audit processes and external reviews related to fund valuations.
Develop strong relationships and effective lines of communication with colleagues and third parties, including Credit Funds senior management, investment teams, asset management, fund accounting, auditors, and broker-dealers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
2–4 years of experience in valuation, securitization, or private credit.
Direct exposure to various structured credit (ABS, RMBS, CMBS) and whole loan / NPL / distressed loan portfolios strongly preferred.
Strong proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling and valuation techniques (e.g. cash flow modeling of loan pools or structured products).
Comfortable using AI tools and technologies in workflows and analytical processes; ability to identify and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Bright, quick learner, reliable, self-motivated, and self-starter.
Strong personal ownership and ability to resolve issues independently.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including experience presenting to and communicating with senior managers.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is expected.
Working knowledge of Intex, Bloomberg and Wall Street Office is preferred.
Prior experience working on Portfolio Valuations at a Valuation firm, Alternative Asset Manager, or Big Four valuation group, preferred.
Ability to build a discounted cash flow model is a plus.
CFA designation (or working toward) is a plus.
Retail market/40 Act Fund familiarity is a plus, including comfort navigating the nuances of retail fund structures, investor reporting, and associated regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excel-based financial modeling
Valuation techniques
Cash flow modeling of loan pools or structured products
AI tools and technologies
Interpersonal skills
Verbal communication skills
Written communication skills
Presenting to senior managers
Communicating with senior managers
Accuracy
Attention to detail
Microsoft Excel
Intex
Bloomberg
Wall Street Office
Discounted cash flow model
CFA designation
Retail market familiarity
40 Act Fund familiarity

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-4 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$115,000 - $135,000

Benefits

Bonuses
Overtime
Deferred cash
Perquisites
Company contributions to employee 401(k) accounts

About the Company

Fortress Investment Group LLC is a leading, highly diversified global investment manager with approximately $54 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026.
Founded in 1998, Fortress manages assets on behalf of over 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.
We had approximately 1002 employees and 218 investment professionals as of June 30, 2026, at our headquarters in New York and our affiliate offices around the globe.
Fortress’s Credit business was launched in 2002.
Today, the Fortress Credit team consists of over 900+ professionals and is focused on investing globally, primarily in undervalued assets and distressed and illiquid credit investments.
The investment team has a long and established track record investing throughout a number of credit and distressed cycles around the world.
With over 150 professionals dedicated to asset management in 13 office locations worldwide, the Fortress Credit team also has the experience and expertise to manage and service assets with operational complexity.
Fortress looks for the best and the brightest to join our dynamic team of smart, driven, creative problem solvers.
We cultivate career growth through a framework enriched by a supportive mentorship system that provides hands on experience, nurtures individual potential, and rewards performance.
Our dynamic teams synergize diverse expertise with agile collaboration, catalyzing the creation of superior solutions that address complex financial and logistical challenges.
Our team thrives on a non-hierarchical ethos, embracing the fluidity of ideas and contributions from all levels to forge a path of collaborative success.
We steadfastly uphold a merit-based advancement approach, recognizing and rewarding the achievements and talents of our individuals as the cornerstone of our collective progress.
More at: www.fortress.com/careers

Equal Opportunity

Fortress Investment Group LLC collectively with its subsidiaries and operating affiliates is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Fortress Investment Group LLC collectively with its subsidiaries and operating affiliates is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.