Structured Finance Associate
Associate, Structured FinanceNew York, NYPermanent | 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:· Support execution of structured finance transactions including securitizations and private debt financings· Perform fixed income analytics, investment return modeling, and scenario/stress testing· Conduct mortgage cash flow modeling and commercial real estate financing analysis· Assist with transaction structuring, pricing analysis, and risk evaluation· Prepare presentations, lender materials, investment memorandums, and Board-level reporting· Coordinate due diligence processes with legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, and third-party stakeholders· Interface with lenders, investment partners, and rating agencies throughout transaction lifecycles· Monitor debt covenant compliance and support ongoing financing reporting requirements· Partner with FP&A and Investor Services teams on reporting processes and cash flow forecasting· Support strategic financing initiatives and capital markets projects across the organization· Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and drive operational efficienciesRequirements of the Associate, Structured Finance:· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field· 4+ years of experience in structured finance, investment banking, debt capital markets, or related financial services environment· Experience with securitized products such as ABS, mortgage-backed securities, equipment finance, student loan products, or related asset classes· Strong understanding of bond markets, structured products, and financing processes· Experience with financial statement analysis, valuation, and financial modeling· Advanced Excel skills including Index Match, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex financial modeling· Experience using Bloomberg· Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills· Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications:· Experience with mortgage cash flow modeling and stress testing· Knowledge of commercial real estate valuation and mortgage financing risk assessment· Exposure to rating agency processes and credit analysis methodologies· Experience supporting securitization or structured debt transactions from execution through close· Background within investment banking, capital markets, structured products, or real estate financeCompensation is flexible and open to what the market is showing.Please apply for immediate consideration!