AVP or VP, Structured Finance, Private & Structured Credit,

PPM America • Chicago, IL

12h • $140,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The AVP or AVP, Structured Finance is a member of the Private & Structured Credit team, has a broad knowledge of the structured finance industry, and is a mentor for junior team members. Asset classes include: collateralized debt obligations, solar, timeshare, property assessed clean energy, single family rental, fiber, music royalties, data center, PDP and other esoteric asset classes.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and work within deadlines.
• Bachelor's Degree , preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, required.
• 5+ years of experience in structured finance or credit markets required.
• 8+ years of experience in the structured finance sector required.
• Experience with an established organization, preferably an institutional asset management buy-side firm, required.

Nice To Haves

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) , or progress towards preferred.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates investment proposals of private/144a and public asset-backed securities for purchase.
• Responsible for all aspects of deal execution including sourcing, cash flow analysis, sponsor/manager analysis, investment recommendation and committee presentation, documentation, and pricing rationale.
• Performs on-site due diligence, meeting with issuer’s senior management team and reviewing operations.
• Monitors asset-backed portfolio including ongoing review of asset performance, credit enhancement, and credit analysis of servicers, to determine appropriateness of existing holdings in light of current deal status and market conditions.
• Formulates exit strategies and/or workouts as necessary.
• Tracks industry and asset specific issues and maintains relationships with servicers, investment banks, and rating agencies.
• Mentors and works with junior members of Structured Finance on Private & Structured Credit team.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions (up to 6% of salary)
• Tuition and professional certification reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Holidays and paid time off
• Paid time off to volunteer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees