Associate Structured Finance recruitment

Responsibilities

•  You will act as a senior New Issue rating analyst on new transactions that the firm rate. As a New Issue analyst you will be responsible for analysing all aspects of new transactions, in particular the credit  structural risks  managing the execution process from engagement to rating assignment.

•   You will also be expected to become an expert within the asset class  produce regular research pieces for both internal  external audiences. You will also be expected to contribute towards the development of new criteria  its publication  dissemination.

•  You will be responsible for mentoring junior analysts within the team  will be expected to develop existing managerial skills.

•  The role is a highly visible one, where you will interact with many participants in the structured finance market (issuers, investors, arrangers, intermediaries  other parties in the structured finance market). From time to time you will also be required to represent the firm at industry conferences in a speaking  non-speaking capacity

Qualifications

•  Previous experience of Structured Finance transactions, including assets, structures  underlying documentation is essential.

•  A good understanding of consumer lending products including Credit Cards, Auto Loans, Consumer Loans  Leasing

•  Experience of credit analysis within portfolios of consumer assets.

•  Advanced numeracy skills  the ability to think analytically  to understand  evaluate complex issues;

•  The ability to manage competing priorities  manage one's own time effectively;

•  The ability to work under pressure  within a team;

•  Highly developed communication skills (oral, written  presentation skills)

•  Advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel.