Managing Director - ABS Capital Markets

Huntington National Bank•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Description Duties & Responsibilities Origination & Client Engagement Partner with Corporate Bankers and product partners to source and originate ABS transactions. Build and maintain senior‑level client relationships; support pitches and lead-managed opportunities. Transaction Execution Lead end-to-end execution of securitization transactions, including structuring, modeling, pricing, and transaction management. Work across asset classes such as equipment finance, CLOs, consumer assets, and other esoteric asset types. Collaborate with Fixed Income Sales & Trading to optimize investor engagement, distribution strategy, and pricing outcomes. Product & Process Management Prepare and deliver client materials, offering documents, and internal memoranda. Contribute to the implementation and adherence to internal policies and procedures. Analyze market trends, comparable transactions, and regulatory developments to support client recommendations and internal decision-making. Talent Development & Team Collaboration Mentor junior team members and contribute to training on ABS products, analytics, and execution processes. Partner with senior ABS leadership on business development initiatives and pipeline planning. Risk & Compliance Ensure transactions comply with internal risk frameworks and external regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of investment banking or corporate finance experience, with a focus on ABS or structured finance
FINRA Series 79, 24 & 63 (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Nice To Haves

MBA or other relevant advanced degree
Experience mentoring or developing junior talent
Strong understanding of structured finance regulations, rating agency criteria, and capital markets dynamics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, navigate ambiguity, and solve complex problems collaboratively

Responsibilities

Partner with Corporate Bankers and product partners to source and originate ABS transactions.
Build and maintain senior‑level client relationships; support pitches and lead-managed opportunities.
Lead end-to-end execution of securitization transactions, including structuring, modeling, pricing, and transaction management.
Work across asset classes such as equipment finance, CLOs, consumer assets, and other esoteric asset types.
Collaborate with Fixed Income Sales & Trading to optimize investor engagement, distribution strategy, and pricing outcomes.
Prepare and deliver client materials, offering documents, and internal memoranda.
Contribute to the implementation and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
Analyze market trends, comparable transactions, and regulatory developments to support client recommendations and internal decision-making.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to training on ABS products, analytics, and execution processes.
Partner with senior ABS leadership on business development initiatives and pipeline planning.
Ensure transactions comply with internal risk frameworks and external regulatory requirements.