Associate, Non-Traditional ABS Origination

Job Description

Associate, Non-Traditional ABS Origination

• Support ABS bankers in creating, developing and presenting business ideas across non-traditional asset classes, taking lead in drafting initial versions of client presentations and pitch book materials and incorporating comments from junior and senior ABS bankers.
• Coordinate transaction execution across third parties (issuers, lawyers, rating agencies, accountants, trustees, etc.), review offering and transaction documents, prepare sales memos and internal approval documents.
• Interact with internal and external parties to ensure seamless execution on mandated transactions and coordinate the settlement of non-traditional ABS transactions.
• Collaborate with junior and senior ABS bankers and other internal parties on M&A and other strategic transactions where ABS is expected to play a role.
• Maintain internal databases of market data, including spreads/yields, deal pricing details, trading data, league tables, etc.
• Proactively identify operational risks and control deficiencies in the business.
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities.
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions on a timely basis.

• College graduate with strong academic performance.
• Series 7, 63 and 79 licenses (required within a reasonable time after joining if not currently held).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in the ABS space.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ambition, eagerness and curiosity to learn.
• Solutions-oriented approach to issues and problems.
• Energetic self-starter who functions well in fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work closely with and learn from both senior and junior team members.

• Appropriate licenses and registrations.
• Authority to transact on behalf of the firm.
• Multi-product and derivatives competence.
• Supports Non-Traditional ABS origination team within the broader ABS Origination and Global Spread Products businesses.

• Provide critical support to senior ABS bankers for client coverage.
• Regular coordination with ABS syndicate, ABS sales, ABS trading, ABS financing, Corporate Banking, Global Investment Banking and other internal stakeholders.

• Comfortable and effective multitasking in a fast-paced and pressure-filled trading floor environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Considerable attention to detail required.
• Hours are unpredictable and as needed.
• Team and position are based in New York; some travel is expected.

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

Salary range: $165,000–$200,000 depending on experience, skills, registration status, market conditions and business needs. This range does not include discretionary bonus or benefits such as 401(k) program with company‑matching, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and paid time-off plan.

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork.