Vice President, Asset-Backed Finance

Lincoln International•Dallas, NY

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln International, Inc. is a global investment banking advisory firm serving private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and public and privately held companies. They offer services in mergers and acquisitions, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The firm has over 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices across 14 countries, providing insights into global private capital markets with a focus on client success. Lincoln International emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing it fosters innovation and problem-solving. They operate on a hybrid work structure, with employees in the office Monday through Thursday and the option to work remotely on Fridays. The Valuations & Opinions Group is a leader in valuing alternative and illiquid investments for various funds and advises on valuation matters for corporate transactions. The firm is seeking a Vice President with fixed income structured product experience to join this rapidly growing group, supporting client service, quality control, capability expansion, and marketing efforts. Responsibilities are described as entrepreneurial, offering opportunities for self-motivated individuals in a fast-paced environment.

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 amongst other things, mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans as well as 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