Junior Structured Finance Analyst

Type: Trainee
Region:

Job Description

As a junior analyst, assist with the analysis and review of all quantitative, structural, legal, and credit aspects of securitisation transactions both in a primary and surveillance capacity

• Analyse asset pools, assess transaction structures and quantitatively model cash flows using ARC’s methodologies and models/tools to formulate independent credit opinions. The analysis will also include reviewing legal documentation and third-party reports
• Assist in the preparation of committee papers on new or existing structured finance ratings
• Compile/utilise asset models and cash flow tools related to structured finance transactions 
• Participation in, and ideally initiate, ad-hoc high-quality sector commentaries and topical research, transactions and performance trends
• Provide input to rating methodologies
• Interaction with structured finance counterparties such as issuers, investors and bankers
• Compilation and maintenance of a peer comparison database as well as some involvement with analysis of corporate ratings
• Conduct originator and servicer reviews as well as investor outreach meetings

Qualifications

• Strong academic record
• Academic degree (MSc/BSc or equivalent) in finance, law, engineering, mathematics, real estate, economics, statistics or other related quantitative field
• CFA/CQF advantageous
• Strong quantitative aptitude, proven analytical skills and logical analytical thought process; strong attention to detail

Essential Requirements?

• No previous structured finance experience required 
• Experience in handling customer relationships
• Understanding of investment, financial and fixed income markets
• Strong credit, financial modelling skills advantageous  
• High level knowledge and ability with Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting issues advantageous 
• Understanding of industry, regulatory and economic aspects affecting structured finance advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English essential
• Spoken and written proficiency in Spanish, Italian or French advantageous but not essential (this at a legal documentation reading level)
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with issuers, investors, bankers, journalists and other market professionals
• Ability to travel across EMEA/UK on a regular basis is required 
• Sound judgment and highest ethical standards; capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views
• Proactive, flexible, diligent and dependable
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

Details

We are open to all applications within the UK. This is a hybrid position, with the possibility to work from home.

Please send C.V.s and cover email to . 

Closing Date: 14th July 2024.