Structured Credit Analyst/Associate

A leading alternative asset manager is seeking a Structured Credit Analyst/Associate to join its New York investment team. Job Description Evaluate and underwrite new structured credit and asset-based finance investment opportunities across a range of consumer and specialty finance asset classes Build and maintain detailed cash flow, credit, and return models to evaluate collateral performance, expected losses, leverage, and investment returns Analyze large loan-level datasets and collateral performance, including delinquencies, defaults, prepayments, recoveries, and other key credit metrics Conduct comprehensive due diligence on underlying assets, originators, servicers, counterparties, and transaction structures Evaluate securitization structures, warehouse facilities, financing alternatives, and other forms of leverage Prepare investment memoranda and present underwriting recommendations to senior investment professionals and the Investment Committee Support transaction structuring and execution, working closely with issuers, banks, legal counsel, rating agencies, and other counterparties Monitor existing investments and assess performance relative to original underwriting and return expectations Evaluate relative value across structured credit opportunities and identify attractive risk-adjusted investments Stay current on structured credit, ABS, securitization, and broader credit market trends Collaborate closely with senior investment professionals throughout the underwriting, execution, and portfolio management process Requirements / Qualifications ~2–5 years of relevant experience in structured finance, securitization, ABS, structured credit, asset-based finance, investment banking, or other relevant investing roles ~ Strong experience with cash flow modeling, credit analysis, and evaluating structured transactions ~ Experience analyzing collateral and loan-level data across consumer, specialty finance, or other asset-backed sectors ~ Understanding of securitization structures, credit enhancement, capital structures, and financing mechanics ~ Strong financial modeling, quantitative, and analytical skills ~ Ability to assess credit risk, collateral performance, downside scenarios, and risk-adjusted returns ~ Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate investment recommendations ~ Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in structured credit investing ~ Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record