Associate Manager -Structure Finance

Job Description

Job Description & Responsibilities: The Lead Analyst supports the Structured Finance Desk of UK based Asset Manager with identifying investment opportunities and monitoring existing portfolio of asset backed securities in European markets across ABS, RMBS, CMBS and CLO asset classes. Assist with analysis of and review of all quantitative, structural, legal, and credit aspects of securitization transactions both in a primary and surveillance capacity. Analyze asset pools, assess transaction structures and develop & maintain financial models to project model cash flows and estimate losses. Solid understanding of valuation inputs, capital structure, waterfall analysis, cash flow triggers, scenario/sensitivity testing. Adept at excel and should be able to build cash flow models (waterfall) for diverse structured products. Analyze credit performance data (delinquency, defaults, prepayments, recovery) by application of quant skills and understanding of structured finance, analyze asset characteristics and structural features of European NPL transactions; model portfolio defaults Data mining and statistical analysis for a broad range of structured finance asset classes (NPLs, SME ABS, RMBS, auto ABS, CMBS, etc.). Present investment proposals in the Credit Committees, substantiating analysis and merits of the transactions. You will be supporting the Structured Finance Desk of a Global Asset Manager and working closely with the Portfolio Manager with an aim to find value in a potential investment opportunity and thereafter monitor the investments performance. Qualifications: To succeed in this position, you must have: MBA or equivalent in Finance /CFA/CA Strong understanding of Structured Finance/ asset classes such as ABS, RMBS, CMBS, NPL Prior experience in data mining and statistical analysis for a broad range of structured finance asset classes (NPLs, SME ABS, RMBS, auto ABS, CMBS, etc.). Strong quantitative, technical, financial modeling, analytical and valuation skills and expertise at modeling portfolios and structured finance opportunities 5 to 8 years of work experience in managing ABS/structured credit Database usage experience Bloomberg, Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Intex will be an added advantage. Good time management and demonstrated ability to perform under time pressure and to prioritize to handle multiple assignments Strong communication skills (written and spoken English) including excellent verbal faculties to strike a conversation with the Portfolio Manager Independent thinker with good organizational skills Database experience: Intex and Bloomberg