Investment Banking Associate - ABS Origination and Financing
Permanent contract New York Corporate & Investment banking
Investment Banking Associate - ABS Origination and Financing
- New York, United States
- Permanent contract
- Corporate & Investment banking
Responsibilities
DIVISION DESCRIPTION :
As part of the Origination and Financing team for private ABS transactions, the associate will contribute to the origination, structuring and execution of asset-backed transactions with SG clients.
The mission of the securitization lending business is to be a strategic financing solution for SG clients which builds upon client relationships profitably and allows for the cross-sell of other SG products, primarily ABS underwriting roles and Interest Rate Derivatives.
The team handles a broad spectrum of asset classes including : auto loans and leases, consumer loans, solar loans and C-PACE, among others.
Working on diverse asset types makes the position a great learning opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Preparing credit applications and other internal process documentation
- Assist other team members in developing marketing materials
- Performing quantitative / data and qualitative due diligence
- Performing analysis and stress tests for transactions
- Undertaking industry, client or asset specific research and assisting in special projects.
- Complying with internal and regulatory processes (KYC, audits, )
- Regular monitoring of existing transactions
- Initially, the candidate will focus on internal process work. As skills develop within the group, the candidate will be working on legal documentation and develop client contact and negotiation skills.
- This role is for the private lending side of the ABS business, but the candidate will have exposure to the entire ABS chain.
Profile required
- BA or BS degree required; concentration in Economics, Finance, Business, Math, or Computer Science is preferred but not required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with high technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate with team members and work across the firm to ensure product is delivered to client
- Capacity to understand complex financial structures and familiarity with credit and related legal documentation
- Solid knowledge of financial markets, securitization and structured products would be helpful
- Organization and rigor
- Curiosity, positive attitude and team spirit.