Jackson · 13 hours ago
AVP or VP, Structured Finance, Private & Structured Credit,
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expPPM America is a US-based institutional asset manager established in Chicago, focusing on supporting institutional clients in achieving long-term value goals. The AVP or VP of Structured Finance will be responsible for evaluating investment proposals, executing deals, performing due diligence, and mentoring junior team members in the Private & Structured Credit team.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Reviews and evaluates investment proposals of private/144a and public asset-backed securities for purchase
Responsible for all aspects of deal execution including sourcing, cash flow analysis, sponsor/manager analysis, investment recommendation and committee presentation, documentation, and pricing rationale
Performs on-site due diligence, meeting with issuer’s senior management team and reviewing operations
Monitors asset-backed portfolio including ongoing review of asset performance, credit enhancement, and credit analysis of servicers, to determine appropriateness of existing holdings in light of current deal status and market conditions. Formulates exit strategies and/or workouts as necessary
Tracks industry and asset specific issues and maintains relationships with servicers, investment banks, and rating agencies
Mentors and works with junior members of Structured Finance on Private & Structured Credit team
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned
Reviews and evaluates investment proposals of private/144a and public asset-backed securities for purchase
Responsible for all aspects of deal execution, including sourcing, cash flow analysis, sponsor/manager analysis, investment recommendation and committee presentation, documentation, and pricing rationale
Performs on-site due diligence, meeting with issuer’s senior management team and reviewing operations
Monitors asset-backed portfolio, including ongoing review of asset performance, credit enhancement, and credit analysis of servicers to determine appropriateness of existing holdings in light of current deal status and market conditions
Formulates exit strategies and/or workouts as necessary
Tracks industry and asset-specific issues and maintains relationships with servicers, investment banks, and rating agencies
Mentors and works with junior members of the Structured Finance team
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, required
5+ years of experience in structured finance or credit markets required
Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
Strong analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments and work within deadlines
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, required
8+ years of experience in the structured finance sector required
Experience with an established organization, preferably an institutional asset management buy-side firm, required
Preferred
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or progress towards preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions (up to 6% of salary)
Tuition and professional certification reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Holidays and paid time off
Paid time off to volunteer
Company
Jackson
Jackson is a financial services company dedicated to helping people pursue financial freedom for life.
1001-5000 employees
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