Associate, Asset-Backed Securitization

Citizens Financial Group
Stamford, CT

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in asset-backed securitization lending and Term ABS who can coordinate cross-functional teams and manage legal and credit documentation processes.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in non-mortgage ABS and Term ABS transactions
    — “3-5 years of asset-backed securitization lending and Term ABS experience”
  • Individuals who have worked on structuring and underwriting loan facilities for diverse asset classes
    — “assist in originating and leading the execution of non-mortgage asset-backed securitization loan facilities”
  • Professionals with strong relationships-building skills and ability to communicate with legal and rating agencies
    — “Establish relationship and work with external parties including clients, lawyers, and rating agencies”

Things to consider

  • The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with urgency
    — “Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills required”
  • Candidates must be prepared for a high workload with 40+ hours per week
    — “Hours per Week: 40+”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in preparing credit underwriting memos and presenting transaction summaries
    — “Prepare and present concise credit underwriting memos for ABSL transactions”
  • Emphasize familiarity with legal documents for both traditional and esoteric asset classes
    — “Familiarity with securitization legal documents for revolving ABSL facilities backed by traditional and esoteric asset classes”
  • Showcase ability to coordinate with legal counsel and rating agencies in transaction execution
    — “coordinate legal doc review with counsel, organize communication with internal approval constituents”
  • Demonstrate skills in cash flow modeling and rating analysis for ABS transactions
    — “organize cash flow modelling and rating analysis”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful securitization transactions
  • efficient credit analysis
Typical background
investment bankingfinance

Skills & requirements

Required

SecuritizationCredit UnderwritingAsset-backed SecuritiesFinancial Modeling

Preferred

Digital InfrastructureTerm ABS

Stack & domain

Asset-backed SecuritizationTerm ABSCredit UnderwritingLegal DocumentsCash Flow ModellingRating AnalysisPitch MaterialsStructuringExecution AdviceProject ManagementCommunicationAnalytical SkillsSecuritization Loan StructuringUnderwritingCreditPresentation SkillsResearch And AnalysisDetail-orientedOrganizational And Time Management SkillsSeries 79Series 7Series 63Asset Backed FinanceCapital MarketsABS

About the role

Original posting from Citizens Financial Group

Citizens Bank is seeking an Associate candidate to join the Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) business line within the Asset Backed Finance (ABF) group.  The ABF group is part of Citizens’ Capital Markets division.  The Associate will work with ABS team members in support of non-mortgage securitization origination, with a focus on execution of asset-backed securitization loan facilities. The Associate will report to the Head of ABS and the role will be based in Stamford, CT.

Responsibilities include:

Work with the ABS group’s senior professionals to assist in originating and leading the execution of non-mortgage asset-backed securitization loan (“ABSL”) transactions across a variety of consumer and commercial asset classes. Digital infrastructure asset class experience a plus.Prepare and present concise credit underwriting memos for ABSL transactions, including organizing client and asset class diligence, coordinate legal doc review with counsel, organize cash flow modelling and rating analysis, and organize communication with internal approval constituents.Review and comment on legal documents for ABSL transactions backed by various traditional and new asset classesPerform research and analysis on Term ABS transactions and assist with execution of  underwriting roles on Term ABS deals. Digital infrastructure asset class experience a plus.Contribute to the development of pitch materials and structuring / execution advice to clients for Term ABS and ABSL transactions Manage process required for execution of material ABSL transaction amendments and participate in ABSL portfolio reviews and credit meetings. Present internal business and credit partners a summary of client’s business, the transaction structure, key risks and cash flow stress scenariosBuild and maintain strong working relationships with credit and portfolio management partners as well as related sector focused investment banking colleagues.Establish relationship and work with external parties including clients, lawyers, and rating agencies  

Experience

3-5  years of asset-backed securitization lending and Term ABS experience at a commercial or investment bankAdvanced analytical, securitization loan structuring, underwriting, credit, and presentation skillsExperience reviewing and summarizing deal documentationExperience coordinating communication with lawyers, clients and other external parties to structure and execute transactionsFamiliarity with securitization legal documents for revolving ABSL facilities backed by traditional and esoteric assets classes   Knowledge of the Term ABS market and transactions backed by traditional and esoteric assets. Familiarity with Digital Infrastructure Term ABS a plusStrong PC Proficiency, Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Bloomberg and Credit Research ToolsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to coordinate multiple projects and satisfy deadlinesDetail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills required 

Education/ Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or EconomicsFINRA Licensing (Series 79 and/or 7 and 63) preferred 

Hours and  Work Schedule

Hours per Week:  40+

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday

Pay Transparency 

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget,  work location, and relevant skills and experience.  ​

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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