Associate Director - Structured Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of new structured finance transactions, including complex or first-time issuers and emerging asset classes
• Oversee the ongoing monitoring of transactions, ensuring robust and timely review cycles
• Conduct advanced data analysis and interpretation, leveraging large datasets to derive key credit insights
• Apply internal models and analytical frameworks to assess cashflow dynamics, structural features, and downside risks
• Produce high-quality written analysis and present recommendations to internal decision-making forums
• Provide thought leadership through market commentary, research contributions, and transaction insights
• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders, including issuers, arrangers, servicers, and investors
• Participate in due diligence meetings and assess operational and servicing capabilities of counterparties
• Support junior team members through mentorship, guidance, and quality review of analytical outputs
• Contribute to process improvements, analytical frameworks, and internal initiatives

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in structured finance, securitisation, structured credit, or credit analysis
• Experience gained within a bank, asset manager, credit fund, advisory firm, or similar institution
• Strong track record of analysing structured finance transactions and interpreting transaction documentation
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities, with experience working with models and data-driven insights
• Proven ability to communicate complex credit views clearly, both in writing and verbally

Technical Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of structured finance structures, including waterfalls, tranching, and collateral performance
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commercial awareness and understanding of capital markets dynamics
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with market participants
• Analytical mindset combined with sound judgement and intellectual curiosity

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to a broad range of securitised products across RMBS, ABS, CLOs, or other structured credit asset classes
• Experience in transaction structuring, credit investing, or surveillance/monitoring roles
• Familiarity with legal documentation (e.g., offering memoranda, trust deeds)
• Experience with programming or data tools (e.g., Python, VBA)
• Professional qualifications such as CFA (or progress towards)

 We are committed to providing a supportive culture and positively contributing towards creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for our candidates & clients. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.