Spring11 - Capital Markets Associate

Responsibilities

• Review loan-level data, credit memos, appraisals and other due-diligence materials to verify accuracy and completeness prior to securitization
• Analyze commercial real estate collateral, including property performance, lease structures and market conditions to assess credit quality
• Prepare and maintain financial models for securitized transactions, including cash flow projections and loan-level metrics
• Assist in drafting and reviewing large-loan write ups and offering documents for accuracy and consistency and completion of data tapes for CMBS and CLO securitization transactions
• Cook up and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including originators, underwriters, legal counsel and accountants to ensure timely completion of deal milestones
• Perform data reconciliations and quality control checks across internal systems
• Work with a variety of clients (financial institutions, REITs, private equity funds and hedge funds) to execute bespoke commercial real estate securitizations on a principal or agented basis

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structured finance; CMBS or CLO transactions and prior securitization experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally in a finance-related field of study such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Mathematics
• Proficiency in Excel, experience with Intex, Bloomberg, or other fixed income analytical tools a strong plus; exposure to databases and/or programming languages a plus
• Firm understanding of the principles of finance, business operations, and mathematical and/or statistical modeling
• Detail oriented, with a highly disciplined approach to process and quality control
• Effective communication skills to interact with functional partners, clients and rating agencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Strong team player with organizational and multi-tasking skills

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held.

Benefits

In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).