Experienced Associate, Asset-Backed Finance

Lincoln International•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,200 professionals across 16 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com. At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts. Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration. Our employees work in our New York or Dallas office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Duties & Responsibilities: Lincoln International is seeking an Associate to join our rapidly growing Valuations & Opinions Group with fixed income structured product experience. Successful candidates have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, want to develop their professional and personal skills and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading valuations practice. The Associate position at Lincoln International involves interacting closely with the firm’s senior bankers and clients’ senior executives. Our Associates are heavily involved in every aspect of a valuation and ultimately, master the ability to execute a valuation from start-to-finish. In addition, Associates are expected to contribute to Analysts’ development and support new business development efforts. The Associate, Structured Products position within the Valuations & Opinions Group provides an excellent opportunity to become an expert in valuations. Responsibilities at Lincoln International are often more entrepreneurial than at other firms providing self-motivated individuals with many opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform. Successful Associates are assertive, motivated self-starters with the desire and potential to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)
Proficiency at financial modeling with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Two to five years of structured products experience
Strong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
Effective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work products
Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics from top tier institution; strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)

Nice To Haves

Structuring, trading, or whole loan modelling experience desirable
Four to six years of professional experience in valuations preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Preparing, completing, and reviewing financial models and sophisticated valuation analyses
Writing and reviewing valuation reports and presentations
Valuation and analysis of amongst other things, mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans as well as RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS, and other structured finance securities
Drive the development and refinement of valuation models and approaches to determine valuation inputs, including loss and prepayment vectors, as well as appropriate secondary market spreads
Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members including providing oversight to analysts
Interacting with clients and preparing deliverables
Maintaining proprietary valuation databases
Tracking the capital markets and analyzing any changes within the markets
Preparing marketing materials for meetings with potential clients