Fixed Income Analyst

U.S. Bank • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Asset Backed Securitization Group (“ABSG”) originates loans and structures/underwrites term ABS issuance secured by financial assets originated and serviced by captive finance companies, banks and other specialty finance companies. This role functions as the primary support for senior ABSG bankers. Individual will support the entire deal execution process (for both warehouse and term ABS) including in the pitch / proposal, terms negotiation, ratings process / analysis, structuring, document review and closing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred), or equivalent work experience
• Mastery of Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg
• High level of personal motivation, strong interpersonal skills and a broad intellectual capacity
• Demonstrated capability for analysis and strategic thinking
• Teamwork skills and the ability to communicate ideas and recommendations effectively
• Comfortable functioning both independently and as part of a team, meeting stringent deadlines and work quality standards

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to obtain Series 79 and 63 licenses.

Responsibilities

• ABS issuer portfolio data analysis (losses and collateral)
• Perform credit, sector and relative value analysis
• Monitor ABS asset class performance
• New asset class research
• Prepare financial models that assess the economic impact of potential ABS debt transactions and determine the qualitative merits/drawbacks
• Assist in the preparation for and execution of term ABS bond offerings, including completion of internal procedures, legal documentation review, marketing materials review and coordination with the syndicate desk
• Work alongside internal deal team members, including Credit Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Sales & Trading, and Legal professionals
• Work with external deal team members during deal execution
• Maintain term ABS bond market information for issuer analysis and presentation materials used in client meetings, updates and proposals

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level