Analyst, Acquisition and Securitization
Job Description: • Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of RMBS deals, including data preparation, due diligence, offering documents, and tie-outs. • Evaluate loan-level characteristics to help construct optimal collateral pools. Analyze eligibility, diversity, and performance metrics based on rating agency and investor criteria. • Assist in securitization structuring by performing cash flow modeling, deal sizing, and waterfall analysis. • Leverage Intex and Excel to support issuance decisions and related analytical work. • Oversee the preparation and validation of loan tapes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all transaction documentation. • Interface with rating agencies, accountants, investment banks, and legal counsel. • Manage deliverables and timelines to ensure all requirements are met for issuance. • Stay current on securitization market trends, rating agency updates, and regulatory developments in the mortgage and RMBS sectors. • Collaborate with data and technology teams to enhance and streamline securitization workflows, including tape creation and reporting automation. • Utilize advanced analytical tools and software to enhance data accuracy and process efficiency. • Contribute to the development of proprietary models and systems for portfolio management and securitization. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. • 2+ years of experience in investment analysis, transaction management, asset management, and/or securitization. • 2+ years of experience in securitization and structured finance including investment banks, buy-side credit firms, and other capital markets platforms, preferred. • Experience working with or at a credit rating agency (e.g., S&P, Fitch, KBRA), preferred. • Knowledge of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and the non-agency market, preferred. • Familiarity with Intex, SQL or Python, preferred. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills to work collaboratively with internal and external teams. • Proficiency in building and interpreting financial models. • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas and data modeling. Benefits: • medical • dental • vision • 401K • company-provided short-term disability • employee assistance program • wellness program