Associate, ABS / Specialty Finance

Group 1001•New York, NY

8d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Associate, ABS / Specialty Finance will work in Group 1001’s Investment Management division, which manages more than $80 billion in assets across public and private markets. Based in the New York office, the role specializes in asset-backed securities (ABS) and specialty finance and works day-to-day with a small group within the broader investment team. The position offers opportunities to grow and take on additional responsibility as skills and knowledge develop. The team describes its culture as collaborative and positive, with a focus on work/life balance. The Associate evaluates public- and private-market opportunities and contributes across the investment process, from idea generation and credit underwriting through transaction structuring, execution, and surveillance. The role also supports deal negotiations, analysis, relationship development, pipeline management, and ad hoc projects.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience in an investment management firm, investment bank, rating agency, accounting firm, or consulting firm.
Experience in one or more of the following asset classes: ABS, asset-backed lending, or specialty finance.
Ability to independently execute an existing strategy, take initiative, and be accountable for work product.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work as a strong team player.
Financial modeling and cash flow analysis experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Intex, and other financial tools.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask and meet tight deal or project deadlines.
High personal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluate ABS and specialty finance opportunities in public and private markets.
Contribute to idea generation, credit analysis and underwriting, transaction structuring, trade execution, and surveillance.
Assist with deal-term negotiations, review transaction materials, and perform analysis.
Construct and model bespoke securitized structures for consumer and esoteric assets.
Interface with bank sales and trading teams, build and develop relationships, and manage incoming deal flow and the forward investment pipeline.
Identify new investment ideas and opportunities.
Support ad hoc projects as needed.