Analyst / Associate, Origination & Structuring

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Job description

Nearwater Capital, a rapidly growing and innovative specialty finance company headquartered in New York City with global operations and client base. Established in 2017, Nearwater has distinguished itself as a leader in delivering thoughtful, solutions-based financing to some of the largest financial institutions and financial services firms in the world. We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and self-starting Analyst or Associate to contribute to the expansion of Nearwater's Risk Retention group.

Nearwater's Risk Retention business is focused on providing asset-backed securitization sponsors (ABS, CLO, CMBS, RMBS) with financing for their retained risk retention interests in compliance with Dodd-Frank and EU/UK Securitization Regulation requirements.

Responsibilities of the Analyst/Associate will include:

• Support Origination team in the execution of financing transactions by reviewing deal offering documents, reviewing legal documentation, and coordinating operational settlement for ABS, RMBS, CMBS and CLOs
• Prepare marketing materials and presentations for client meetings with global investment and PE firms, managers and sponsors.
• Build cash flow models of financing terms and structure for client review
• Research prospective clients and maintain an up-to-date pipeline database
• Monitor upcoming securitization market activity and any relevant market trends
• Learn and interact with Nearwater's team members, products, and business practices
• Participate in client dialog to support the Origination and client coverage process

Skills of the Analyst/Associate will include:

• Finance, Economics, or Business Management are preferred major fields
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Strong quantitative and technical abilities
• Solid work ethic and passion to learn and grow
• Must be a self-starter and have ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and work with numerous colleagues in a fast-paced environment

Ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience in structured finance and/or securitized products with emphasis on structuring or capital raising activities.

Benefits

Nearwater offers an attractive market compensation and benefits package including, health, dental & vision benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and paid holidays. Our office is in mid-town, close and convenient for commuting. As a creative, intellectual capital firm, Nearwater is proud to be 100% work from office.