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The Emerald Recruiting Group

Vice President, Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) Modeler

The Emerald Recruiting Group, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Our client, a

top-tier global credit firm , is seeking a

Vice President, Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) Modeler

to join its structured products team. This role is central to the

origination, execution, and ongoing analytics

of securitization transactions across consumer, commercial, and esoteric asset classes.

You’ll build, enhance, and maintain

cash flow and capital structure models

used directly by

rating agencies and investors

to evaluate the bank’s transactions. This is a highly technical, front-to-back seat with daily collaboration across structuring, banking, rating agencies, and risk teams.

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain

asset-backed securities (ABS) and structured finance cash flow models

used for transaction execution and rating agency engagement.

Collaborate with

deal structurers, originators, and credit teams

to design capital structures, model waterfalls, and optimize tranche sizing.

Work closely with

rating agencies

to ensure models meet analytical and data requirements for credit rating and surveillance.

Produce detailed

scenario and sensitivity analyses

for varying collateral and market assumptions.

Support new issuance and portfolio management through

data analysis, model validation, and investor reporting.

Partner with

technology and data teams

to automate modeling processes and enhance analytical efficiency.

Review and interpret

pool data tapes, collateral performance metrics,

and historical loss/CPR/DSR trends.

Create model documentation and outputs for

internal committees, rating agency reviews, and investor presentations.

Monitor

market trends, regulatory changes, and rating methodology updates

that impact structured products.

What You Bring

7–12 years

of experience in

structured finance modeling —preferably in

ABS, RMBS, CMBS, CLO, or esoteric asset classes.

Deep understanding of

securitization structures, waterfalls, prepayment models, credit enhancement,

and rating methodologies.

Strong proficiency in

Excel/VBA, Python, or MATLAB ; experience with

Intex, Moody’s ABS Suite, or similar modeling tools.

Background in

data analysis, loan-level modeling,

and performance forecasting.

Excellent communication skills—comfortable interacting with

rating agencies, investors, and deal teams.

Bachelor’s or Master’s in

Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline.

Ability to translate complex data and structures into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.

Why It’s Worth a Conversation

Key seat where your models directly influence

ratings, pricing, and investor confidence.

Exposure to a wide range of

asset classes and structured finance products.

Opportunity to collaborate with

front-office structuring and banking teams

on live deals.

Competitive base salary, bonus potential, and a chance to play a pivotal role in a

market-leading securitization platform.

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