Analyst, Liquid and Capital Markets

Nearwater Capital•New York, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Liquid and Capital Markets is an entry-level generalist role on Nearwater Capital's Origination & Structuring team, supporting the firm's Liquid and Capital Markets businesses. The analyst will have ownership and exposure to the full financing transaction lifecycle, from initial client pitch through structuring, documentation, negotiation, close, and handoff to the Trading team. The role involves working with internal teams and client and counterparty teams to source, structure, and close transactions with G-SIBs and SIFIs. Candidates must be available to start full-time employment no later than June 2027. The position is suited to someone curious about financing markets, comfortable with ambiguity, and interested in developing expertise in institutional finance. Nearwater describes itself as a rapidly growing specialty finance company headquartered in New York City, with a global presence and client base. The firm offers market compensation and benefits and is 100% work from office.

Requirements

Strong academic background and genuine interest in finance and capital markets.
Prior internship experience in banking, asset management, markets, trading, or sales.
Strong financial modeling skills in Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline.
Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
Comfort working in a lean, fast-moving environment where priorities shift quickly.
Availability to start full-time employment no later than June 2027.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of or curiosity about financing instruments such as repo, securities lending, TRS, and/or commercial paper.
Exposure to bank regulatory frameworks, including LCR, RWA, and the GSIB surcharge.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end execution of financing transactions, from structuring through close.
Build and maintain cash flow models for pricing and analyzing financing structures.
Review and mark up legal documentation, including ISDAs, CSAs, MRAs, and MSLAs.
Coordinate with Legal, Trading, Operations, Compliance, Finance, and IT to advance transactions on tight timelines.
Prepare pitch books, term sheets, and marketing materials for client meetings.
Participate and brainstorm with the Origination team to support origination and coverage.
Develop a working knowledge of counterparty needs, including Basel III capital ratios, and translate them into viable financing structures.
Identify and implement workflow improvements and automation opportunities across the origination lifecycle.
Help establish service standards and working relationships with Treasury, Finance Operations, and Risk Management.
Ensure consistent application of firm policy and adherence to regulatory and legal obligations.