The opportunity
The Structured Finance group, is a group within FSO that specializes in addressing varying needs of market participants in the securitization marketplace across asset classes, including asset- backed securities (ABS), commercial mortgage- backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage- backed securities (RMBS) and collateralized loan obligations (CLO).
The securitization market is a dynamic marketplace, continuously evolving with new regulations and technological advances every day.
This a great opportunity to work in this fast-paced environment, support diverse engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients on strategic and global priority accounts.
Your key responsibilities
The Structured Finance Valuation Analysis and Pricing (VAP) Team provides an array of services to the firm's audit clients in the analysis of their portfolios of fixed income investments, including ABS, CMBS, RMBS and CLOs.
- Supporting engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
- Leveraging market knowledge and third party technology platforms in order to provide in depth analysis on structured product securities
- Creating cashflow models for securitized products and discussing modeling methodologies and assumptions with clients and audit teams
- Establishing relationships with client personnel
- Remaining current on new developments in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge
Skills and attributes for success
Strong leadership, teaming, technical and relationship- building skills and integrity. These skills along with having a consistent commitment to delivering only the highest quality of work products to your clients, will allow you to easily integrate into the Structured Finance VAP team and reach your professional development goals.
To qualify for the role you must have
Bachelor's degree and approximately 2 years structured finance experience or Master's degree and approximately 1 years structured finance experience.
Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, engineering or a related discipline; MBA or MS preferred
- Highly organized, detail oriented and excellent prioritization skills with a commitment to meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Modeling and valuation experience with fixed income securities
- Flexibility and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary to meet client deadlines; valid driver's license and passport to meet travel requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Intex, Moody's Wall Street Analytics, Citigroup Yieldbook and transparency tools of pricing vendors
- Strong communication skills
Ideally, you'll also have
Prior structured finance experience is strongly preferred
What we look for
Individuals who demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities, professional knowledge, the ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge and possess good business acumen.
Integrity within a professional environment
What we offer We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $90,600 to $149,600. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $108,700 to $170,000.
Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.