Vice President, Asset-Backed Finance

Lincoln International•Dallas, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and to public and privately held companies globally. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. As a tightly integrated team of over 1,400 professionals in 25+ offices across 16 countries, we offer an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. We foster deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades through extensive industry knowledge, relationships, timely market intelligence, and strategic insights. Lincoln International values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a catalyst for innovation and creative problem-solving, enabling us to attract the best candidates and adapt to a dynamic, competitive environment. We believe that employing a diverse team and valuing unique perspectives allows us to better understand and serve our clients' needs. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in-office collaboration, requiring employees to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. The Valuations & Opinions Group is an industry leader in valuing alternative and illiquid investments for investment funds, including BDCs, hedge funds, and private equity groups. The group also advises on valuation matters for corporate transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, restructurizations, recapitalizations, related party transactions, and for general tax, accounting, litigation, and regulatory purposes. Lincoln International is seeking a Vice President with fixed income structured product experience to join the Valuations & Opinions Group. Officers collaborate closely with Managing Directors and clients on valuation and financial advisory services across multiple engagements and offices. The practice is growing rapidly, and we seek a talented individual to support client service, quality control, expand capabilities, and bolster marketing efforts. Responsibilities are entrepreneurial, offering opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform. A successful candidate will be an assertive, motivated self-starter with the desire and potential to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Prior investment banking and/or transaction experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Minimum of five years’ experience in performing business valuations, valuations of illiquid and complex securities, and/or structuring, trading, or whole loan modelling.
Understanding of collateral risk characteristics, deal structures, terms, and conditions.
Experience with third party systems such as Bloomberg and Intex.
Proficiency in designing financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction, and option pricing analyses.
Ability to develop valuation approaches for various forms of securities and unique instruments including equity and debt securities, loans, derivative instruments, structured products, and intangible assets.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to critically analyze companies and understand key business issues, including value drivers and investment risks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of credit markets.
Experience with successfully managing teams of associates and analysts.
Ability to act as a primary point of contact with clients.
Ability to effectively multi-task, managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.
Confidently and credibly connect with potential new clients and lead client meetings.
Excellence in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics or MBA; strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate).

Nice To Haves

Prior investment banking and/or transaction experience is preferred but not required.
Understanding of authoritative guidance related to valuations a plus ASC-820 and IFRS 13, valuation industry best practices, and emerging issues.
Active CPA, ASA and/or CFA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Leading project teams providing valuation and financial advisory services to clients, including determining appropriate valuation methodologies and reviewing financial models for mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans, RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS, and other structured finance securities.
Providing quality control oversight to engagement teams.
Managing, training, and developing associates and analysts at the firm.
Proactive calling on potential new clients including alternative investment managers (hedge funds, private equity, private credit, BDCs, etc.), financial institutions, privately held business owners, and publicly traded companies.
Identifying and communicating potential engagements to management and writing business proposals and engagement letters.