Financial Analyst

Nelnet Servicing•Lincoln, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelnet Bank (“Bank”) is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about structured finance, analytics, and investment decision-making, who is eager to learn and contribute to a high-performing team. The position offers exposure to a wide range of investment activities including securitization, cash-flow modeling, and structured credit and provides the opportunity to develop deep expertise in structured finance over time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum three years of relevant experience in finance, analytics, structured products, investment analysis, or related fields.
Familiarity with structured finance concepts, financial modeling, and cash-flow analysis.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel required.
Interest in learning industry modeling tools (e.g., Intex) and structured finance analytics.
Curiosity and interest in developing deeper expertise in cash-flow modeling, stress testing, and structured investment analysis.
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn from senior analysts and contribute collaboratively.
Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

SQL, Python, or experience with data tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support investment underwriting and decision-making processes, in an analytical capacity.
Assist in modeling and analytics for financial investments, including asset cash-flow, liability modeling, stress testing and sensitivity analysis.
Help analyze data tapes, historical performance, proxy data, and other inputs to develop performance insights.
Assist with performance forecasting and scenario evaluation, assessing resiliency under varying assumptions.
Participate in investment and loan portfolio management and help stay on top of ongoing activities.
Contribute to reporting and analysis for the Bank's investment and loan portfolios.
Collaborate closely with the Bank's leaders as well as the Nelnet Financial Services Capital Markets team and gain exposure to structured finance techniques, including ABS structuring, securitization processes, and rating agency materials.
Support the structuring and evaluation of new asset originations, discreet pool purchases, forward flow programs, and other structured cash-flow investments.
Understanding financing structure options, including exposure to performance triggers and leverage mechanics.
Contribute to identifying data insights and trends within collateral performance and help synthesize findings for the broader team.