Vice President - US ABS Surveillance

• Analyze the credit risk in ABS by performing tasks that include collateral/loss analysis modeling transactions and reviewing associated legal documentation.
• The candidate would be responsible for management of assigned portfolio of credits to surveil.
• Prepare materials to be reviewed at rating committee.
• Present analytical conclusions and recommendation to rating committee members.
• Work with cash flow modeling team (when applicable) to run appropriate stress scenarios for rating analysis.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior analysts.
• The position will be central to the team's ability to manage increasing rating responsibilities while continuing to "get the rating right."
• Assist in the development and publication of topical research.
• Coordinate with other teams to support credit rating analysis research and administration.
• Interact with other team members to learn the department techniques and automation.
• Utilize original thinking to extend in-place automation.
• Assist the team in building various databases and analytical tools.

• Completed a bachelor's degree in a subject such as finance mathematics accounting economics or similar quantitative discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Structured Finance (preferably ABS background).
• Excellent quantitative and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Curiosity and the capability to turn intuition into usable tools to advance departmental efficiency.

• Knowledge of a programming language other than VBA.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and deliver largely error-free conclusions.

• Financial Health
  
  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health
  
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health
  
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health
  
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

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