Experienced Associate, Asset-Backed Finance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Lincoln International is seeking an Associate to join our rapidly growing Valuations & Opinions Group with fixed income structured product experience.

The Associate position involves interacting closely with the firm’s senior bankers and clients’ senior executives. Associates are heavily involved in every aspect of a valuation and master the ability to execute a valuation from start to finish. In addition, Associates are expected to contribute to analysts’ development and support new business development efforts.

The Associate, Asset‑Backed Finance role provides an excellent opportunity to become an expert in valuations. Responsibilities are often entrepreneurial, providing self‑motivated individuals with many opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform.

• Preparing, completing, and reviewing financial models and sophisticated valuation analyses
• Writing and reviewing valuation reports and presentations
• Valuation and analysis of mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans and other structured finance securities (RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS, etc.)
• Drive the development and refinement of valuation models and approaches to determine valuation inputs, including loss and prepayment vectors and appropriate secondary market spreads
• Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members, including providing oversight to analysts
• Interacting with clients and preparing deliverables
• Maintaining proprietary valuation databases
• Tracking the capital markets and analyzing any changes within the markets
• Preparing marketing materials for meetings with potential clients

• Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)
• Proficiency at financial modeling with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Two to five years of structured products experience
• Structuring, trading, or whole‑loan modelling experience desirable
• Strong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Effective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work products
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
• Four to six years of professional experience in valuations preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics from a top‑tier institution; strong academic record (undergraduate and graduate)

• Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with Lincoln’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Assertive, articulate, and self‑motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and handle highly confidential information in a professional manner

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment visa status.

The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000 on an annual basis. This range applies to jobs performed in New York City, Chicago, or Dallas. Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, seniority, geography, performance, and business needs.

This position is eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.