Associate, Structured Finance
Austin, TX
Permanent | Fully Onsite (M-TH Onsite, Flex Fridays)
Soni's client is seeking an Associate, Structured Finance to support a high-performing capital markets and structured finance team focused on securitization, debt financing, and investment execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with investment banking or structured finance experience who thrives in a fast-paced, highly analytical environment.
Reporting to senior leadership within the capital markets function, this individual will support complex structured finance transactions, financial modeling, securitization activities, and lender/investor relationships across a sophisticated real estate and mortgage investment platform.
Responsibilities of the Associate, Structured Finance:
โข Support execution of structured finance transactions including securitizations and private debt financings
โข Perform fixed income analytics, investment return modeling, and scenario/stress testing
โข Conduct mortgage cash flow modeling and commercial real estate financing analysis
โข Assist with transaction structuring, pricing analysis, and risk evaluation
โข Prepare presentations, lender materials, investment memorandums, and Board-level reporting
โข Coordinate due diligence processes with legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, and third-party stakeholders
โข Interface with lenders, investment partners, and rating agencies throughout transaction lifecycles
โข Monitor debt covenant compliance and support ongoing financing reporting requirements
โข Partner with FP&A and Investor Services teams on reporting processes and cash flow forecasting
โข Support strategic financing initiatives and capital markets projects across the organization
โข Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies
Requirements of the Associate, Structured Finance:
โข Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
โข 4+ years of experience in structured finance, investment banking, debt capital markets, or related financial services environment
โข Experience with securitized products such as ABS, mortgage-backed securities, equipment finance, student loan products, or related asset classes
โข Strong understanding of bond markets, structured products, and financing processes
โข Experience with financial statement analysis, valuation, and financial modeling
โข Advanced Excel skills including Index Match, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex financial modeling
โข Experience using Bloomberg
โข Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills
โข Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
โข Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
โข Experience with mortgage cash flow modeling and stress testing
โข Knowledge of commercial real estate valuation and mortgage financing risk assessment
โข Exposure to rating agency processes and credit analysis methodologies
โข Experience supporting securitization or structured debt transactions from execution through close
โข Background within investment banking, capital markets, structured products, or real estate finance
Compensation is flexible and open to what the market is showing.
Please apply for immediate consideration!