Underwriting & Lending Associate

About the role

ATLAS SP Partners is a global investment firm providing stable funding, financing, advisory and institutional products to market participants seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset-backed solutions. Our experienced team works closely with clients to determine optimal approaches for capital optimization and goal achievement, leveraging a holistic suite of integrated capabilities – including asset and portfolio advisory, warehouse and acquisition financing, whole loan purchase and sale, and securitization and distribution. ATLAS is proud to build upon a legacy of client excellence, distinguished by certainty of execution, deep expertise, and comprehensive service across the asset management landscape.

Culture

ATLAS operates as “one team” where every individual makes an impact. We grow together, win together, and embrace change as a unified organization. Our commitment extends beyond advancing markets, and we strive to make a meaningful difference in our communities and for our clients. Our people are industry leaders, driven by a passion for client service, complex problem solving, and innovation. We foster professional and personal growth in a collaborative, inclusive environment, and are proud to build upon a legacy of excellence anchored in deep expertise and client service across the asset management landscape.

Position Overview

ATLAS SP is seeking an experienced Associate to join the Underwriting & Lending (“U&L”) team, a front-office underwriting and lending function, to help underwrite, structure and manage secured lending facilities. The team supports the broader ATLAS SP platform in providing financing solutions to originators, financial sponsors and other asset managers through structured credit facilities. U&L provides independent credit, structural, collateral and documentation review across multiple asset classes, with a focus on the ABS space.

Primary Responsibilities

• New Deal Execution
• Assess new transactions and provide independent recommendations regarding credit quality, ratings, and alignment with the firm's risk appetite.
• Prepare pitches, term sheets, and review borrowing base calculations in Excel.
• Partner with senior team members and colleagues in Originations, Structuring, Legal and Risk on transaction structuring and documentation.
• Lead or support the preparation of investment memoranda and presentations to Risk and Investment Committees, including follow-up analysis and responses to internal questions.
• Ensure compliance with internal operating procedures and policies across Risk, Legal, KYC/AML, Operations, Finance, Treasury, and other control functions.
• Review and negotiate term sheets and legal documentation with a focus on advance rates, eligibility criteria, concentration limits, triggers, covenants, waterfalls, events of default, servicer termination events, reporting requirements and backup servicing provisions.
• Portfolio Management
• Maintain client relationships and proactively address questions, discrepancies, and transaction requirements.
• Negotiate, structure, and execute amendments and other facility modifications.
• Conduct periodic client due diligence reviews.
• Cross-Functional Exposure
• Engage directly with clients, Originations, Structuring, Risk, Legal, Treasury, Operations, Finance, Technology, and external counsel.
• Collaborate closely with relationship managers and other product groups across the institution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in securitized products, asset-backed finance, structured credit, private credit, warehouse lending, specialty finance or related business lines.
• Core Competencies
• Strong financial analysis and credit underwriting skills
• Strong understanding of asset-backed lending structures, borrowing base mechanics, eligibility criteria, concentration limits, triggers, covenants, waterfalls and events of default.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a deal-driven setting.
• Strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and positive attitude.
• Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation and credit agreements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong familiarity with usage of AI in day-to-day workflow.
• FINRA certifications are a plus

Pay

Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

Schedule

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed here.

Benefits

ATLAS SP is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.