Senior Structured Finance Analyst (Work From Home)

Job Description:

• Present to and discuss recommendations for new ratings or rating changes with a rating committee and communicate ARC's credit opinions externally for new Structured Finance ratings as well as review and surveillance of existing ratings
• Assume responsibility for rating Structured Finance transactions, this entailing;
  • Managing a portfolio of transactions
  • Take the lead role on analysis of transactions of more familiar asset classes while upskilling other analysts
  • Performing the 1st review of analysis of transactions outside of the candidate's portfolio, specific to assets classes in which the candidate has experience
• Compile/utilise loss models and cash flow models related to structured finance transactions
• Participation in, and ideally initiate, ad-hoc sector commentaries and topical research
• Ability to provide input to rating methodologies
• Interaction with structured finance counterparties such as issuers, investors and bankers
• Compilation and maintenance of a peer comparison database as well as some involvement with analysis of corporate ratings

Essential:

• Proven analytical skills evidenced by experience in an analytical or similar role
• Strong quantitative skills
• Strong academic record -
  • Master's degree in finance/business/quantitative discipline (2:1 minimum)
  • CFA/CQF advantageous
• Previous Structured Finance experience, essential (2-3 years minimum)
• Strong credit, financial modelling skills -
  • High level of ability with Excel
  • Python; or other programming language advantageous
• High level of familiarity with legal documentation and structures
• Strong understanding of accounting issues affecting varying asset classes
• Solid understanding of industry, regulatory and economic aspects affecting structured finance
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
  • With the ability to deliver clear and concise analysis to both internal and external parties
  • Spoken and written proficiency in Spanish/Italian or French highly advantageous (this at a legal documentation reading level)
• Ability to handle own portfolio of projects, with a lower degree of direct supervision, whilst simultaneously guiding more junior analysts
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with issuers, investors, bankers, journalists and other market professionals
• Ability to travel across EMEA/UK on a regular basis as required

Please send C.V.s and cover email to Vítor Figueiredo at: vitor.figueiredo@arcratings.com. Please note we are accepting applications from all professionals within the EU27, as this is a work from home position.

Closing Date: 4th December 2020.