Associate/AVP, Structured Finance
About The Position
The Structured Finance Team is responsible for the origination and credit underwriting of financial guaranty and credit insurance opportunities in a wide range of structured finance sectors including ABS, CLO, CRE, Fund Finance and other esoteric asset securitizations and financings. These transactions may contain elements of portfolio credit risk, corporate or financial institution credit risk, collateral value risk, interest rate risk or insurance-related risks. Assist in the development, writing and presentation of underwriting recommendations Creation of spread sheet-based cash flow and financial models Assist in the performance of due diligence Work with rating agencies as part of shadow rating process Research and compile industry trends/data. Research and development of new sectors
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in a leading financial services law firm
- 3 - 6 years’ experience, depending on qualifications
- Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably with a focus on finance, accounting, or other quantitative discipline
- General financial knowledge of fixed income capital markets (knowledge of structured finance useful but not required)
- Ability to interact with clients, senior management and other departmental members
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer literacy including Excel, Word and PowerPoint (cash flow modeling experience useful)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, cohesive team
Nice To Haves
- cash flow modeling experience useful
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, writing and presentation of underwriting recommendations
- Creation of spread sheet-based cash flow and financial models
- Assist in the performance of due diligence
- Work with rating agencies as part of shadow rating process
- Research and compile industry trends/data.
- Research and development of new sectors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
