Sr. Corporate Finance Analyst

Job Description :

The Sr. Corporate Finance Analyst is a key member of the Treasury team who will work closely with the VP Finance on a variety of Treasury and Risk activities.

The Analyst will be actively involved with all corporate funding activity, including asset-backed securitization transactions, treasury reporting, data analysis, credit reviews and other risk assessments.

Funding activity will involve execution of both private and public fleet lease asset-backed securitization transactions and other financial market transactions.

Treasury reporting includes timely and accurate reporting of all relevant KPIs related to Treasury activity and the lease portfolio, including debt facilities, funding rates, lease rates, financial derivatives, treasury cash flows and other key financial performance metrics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Financing Activity

Participate in all transaction activity, including :

• Data analysis
• Fee analysis
• Preparation of due diligence materials
• Preparation of lender & investor presentations
• Documentation review
• Support investor relations with both direct contact with lenders and ongoing analytics
• Participate in interest rate hedging activity, including implementation, documentation and ongoing analysis
• Research alternative funding sources, including assessment and recommendations
• Comprehend all aspects of asset-backed securitization financing structures
• Understand financial indices, rates and debt instruments that impact financing activities of both the debt and fleet portfolios

Treasury Reporting

• Prepare and analyze periodic financial reports related to treasury activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary data for reporting, including cash flow statements, debt covenants, and other financial metrics
• Present financial reports and insights to senior management, providing recommendations for strategic decision-making
• Identify and assess financial risks related to treasury activities, including interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and counterparty risk
• Build dynamic asset-level analytical reports to monitor asset performance
• Analyze and report on the impact of treasury activities on debt compliance requirements
• Provide monthly and quarterly treasury reporting for accounting group and auditors

Other

• Support rating activity, for both corporate rating and ABS structures, providing analysis and financial review
• Support client credit review and approval process, including lease review and other fact-finding and research activity
• Other projects as assigned

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies

• Advanced Excel and Access skills
• Excellent PowerPoint skills
• Proficiency in data assimilation, financial reporting and data analysis tools
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Intermediate / Strong understanding of capital markets, liquidity, and asset-liability management
• Ability to handle ad-hoc requests
• Ability to meet deadlines and function under pressure
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize work

Organizational Competencies

• Commits to organizational goals and objectives
• Demonstrates open, effective communication and teamwork
• Acts with integrity and professionalism
• Works to maintain quality standards
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize work
• Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship building
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization
• Able to act independently in a high-volume environment
• Shows great attention to detail and ability to execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 7 years of experience in corporate banking or corporate treasury (in a funding capacity)
• Securitization / Structured Finance experience is strongly preferred
• Credit training is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Master's degree is a plus, however, not required for the position
• Experience in financial services - leasing or lending - is a plus
• Strong math aptitude
• Basic PC skills with high level skillset in Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Job Specifications :

• This is a full-time position and hours of work are Monday thru Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM.
• This role sits in Des Plaines, Ill and will be hybrid.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.