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Asset Backed Securities (ABS) Structurer

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$200K - $300K/yr

Provides advanced judgment and conducts in-depth quantitative or qualitative analysis to solve ... Securities Services; and ensure that all team members understand the need to do the same Adhere to ...

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Plano, TX · On-site

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Hybrid Portfolio Analyst Salary Range: $120,000-$150,174+ / Year, DOE The Hybrid Portfolio Analyst ... Facilitate the buying of asset-backed and agency-backed securities Requirements: * 5-8 years of ...

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How much do asset backed securities analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for asset backed securities analyst in the United States is $78,761.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Asset Backed Securities Analyst vs Credit Analyst?

AspectAsset Backed Securities AnalystCredit Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often CFA or similar certificationsBachelor's degree, CFA or credit-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, investment firms, rating agenciesBanks, lending institutions, credit rating agencies
Industry UsageFocuses on analyzing asset-backed securities like MBS and ABSEvaluates creditworthiness of borrowers or debt issuers

While both roles analyze financial data, an Asset Backed Securities Analyst specializes in assessing the risk and valuation of asset-backed securities, whereas a Credit Analyst evaluates the creditworthiness of individual borrowers or companies. The roles often overlap in financial institutions but differ in focus and specific expertise.

How to become an asset backed securities analyst?

To become an asset backed securities analyst, typically a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field is required. Gaining experience in credit analysis, financial modeling, and understanding of securitization processes is essential. Professional certifications like the CFA can enhance prospects, and strong analytical skills along with proficiency in Excel and financial software are important for success in this role.

What are examples of asset-backed securities?

Asset-backed securities (ABS) are financial instruments backed by pools of assets such as auto loans, credit card receivables, student loans, or residential mortgage loans. As an Asset Backed Securities Analyst, understanding the underlying assets helps in assessing the securities' risk and cash flow characteristics.

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Asset-Backed Securities Analyst/Trader

New York, NY • On-site

American Century Investment Services, Inc.
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about American Century Investment Services, Inc.external

$150K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

American Century Investments rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

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Job description

About Us
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
Privately owned and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there's an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year-over $2 billion since 2000-to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute's breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All who work here around the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you're excited to learn more about us, we can't wait to learn more about you.
Role Summary
The Asset-Backed Securities Trader/Analyst is responsible for identifying and sourcing attractive investment opportunities for client portfolios, executing trades with best execution, and conducting ongoing portfolio and market surveillance. This role covers both new issue and secondary ABS markets and requires deep fundamental and relative value analysis to generate trade ideas, manage risk, and drive performance.
This role reports to VP, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income.
This hybrid position will be based out of our New York City, NY office.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
  • Identify and source investment opportunities across ABS new issue and secondary markets
  • Execute trades and ensure best execution while managing risk and tracking performance
  • Generate and present trade ideas aligned with portfolio strategy and market outlook
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on issuers, collateral, and deal structures
  • Monitor existing holdings through ongoing surveillance and market analysis
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with sell-side partners (traders, syndicate, bankers)
  • Collect and synthesize market intelligence to inform portfolio managers and broader teams
  • Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and due diligence engagements

What You Bring to the Team (Required)
  • Experience in structured products, securitized credit, or fixed income trading/analysis (ABS preferred)
  • Strong analytical skills including price/yield analysis, collateral performance, and deal documentation review
  • Ability to identify relative value opportunities and translate insights into actionable trade ideas
  • Knowledge of ABS markets, including both primary issuance and secondary trading dynamics
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to internal teams, clients, and consultants
  • Relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to engage external market participants
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, market-driven environment
  • Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Additional Assets (Preferred)
  • Experience conducting on-site issuer due diligence
  • Established relationships within the ABS sell-side and dealer community
  • Advanced knowledge of securitized products and relative value positioning across sectors

The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
  • Generous PTO and competitive benefits
  • 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

Learn more about our benefits and perks.
For New York and California based candidates, the salary range for this role is $150,000.00 - $175,000.00. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to HR-Talent_Acquisition@americancentury.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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