Assistant Portfolio Manager - Structured Finance

Assistant Portfolio Manager – Structured Finance

Bachelor’s Degree and progress towards a CFA charter
5+ years in CLO research or equivalent
Expertise with structured security analytical systems such as Intex, Bloomberg, or Rating Agency; Aladdin a plus
Must be self-motivated with a demonstrable record of professional development & intellectual curiosity including certifications, postgraduate work, and participation in industry organizations
Excellent analytical skills, decision making ability, and communication skills

Analyze quantitative and qualitative attributes of existing and potential CLO, CMBS, and ABS debt investments.
Create and maintain detailed securitized security reviews including assessment of manager platform, underlying collateral portfolio, and deal documentation qualities.
Develop and maintain a repository of overall market metrics to frame relative value opportunities among structured finance securities and to enhance negotiations of new deals and secondary trading opportunities
Arrange and lead meetings with external parties such as underwriters, managers, and rating agencies to maintain knowledge of developments in structured finance and related markets
Diligence new asset-backed / asset-based finance securitization structures as the market or internal needs develop
Effectively communicate buy/sell/hold investment recommendations to Portfolio Managers and Investment Management Committee, both verbally and in writing
Maintain active dialogue with entire investment team to understand relative value among asset classes
Liaise with other internal groups such as accounting, audit, and compliance on valuation, modelling, and regulatory requests as they pertain to the structured investments portfolio
Develop and manage day-to-day responsibilities of 1-2 analysts or interns as it pertains to accomplishing any of the above responsibilities