Associate – Structured Products Valuation – Structured Finance A Client Of Exponent Consulting Pvt Ltd

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai seeks an Associate Structured Products Valuation (Asset-Backed Finance) to join its valuations team. You will develop and refine valuation models for mortgage whole loans and securitizations, and prepare reports and presentations for clients.

Candidates should have a strong analytic background, Excel mastery, 2–5 years of structured products experience, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)
• Proficiency at financial modeling with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Two to five years of structured products experience
• Structuring, trading, or whole loan modelling experience desirable
• Strong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Effective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work products
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
• Four to six years of professional experience in valuations preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics from top tier institution; strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, complete, and review financial models and valuation analyses
• Write and review valuation reports and presentations
• Valuation and analysis of mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans as well as RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS, and other structured finance securities
• Drive the development and refinement of valuation models and approaches to determine valuation inputs, including loss and prepayment vectors, as well as appropriate secondary market spreads
• Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members including providing oversight to analysts
• Interacting with clients and preparing deliverables
• Maintaining proprietary valuation databases
• Tracking the capital markets and analyzing any changes within the markets
• Preparing marketing materials for meetings with potential clients

Skills

Valuation methods

Financial modeling

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Writing skills

Project coordination

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Mathematics/Statistics/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Associate Structured Products Valuation (Asset-Backed Finance) (

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing, completing, and reviewing financial models and sophisticated valuation analyses
• Writing and reviewing valuation reports and presentations
• Valuation and analysis of mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans as well as RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS, and other structured finance securities
• Drive the development and refinement of valuation models and approaches to determine valuation inputs, including loss and prepayment vectors, as well as appropriate secondary market spreads
• Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members including providing oversight to analysts
• Interacting with clients and preparing deliverables
• Maintaining proprietary valuation databases
• Tracking the capital markets and analyzing any changes within the markets
• Preparing marketing materials for meetings with potential clients

Qualifications:

This position is extremely challenging, offers an excellent learning experience and provides a solid foundation upon which an individual can build a future business career. Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)
• Proficiency at financial modeling with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Two to five years of structured products experience
• Structuring, trading, or whole loan modelling experience desirable
• Strong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Effective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work products
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
• Four to six years of professional experience in valuations preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics from top tier institution; strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with the company culture (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Assertive, articulate, and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and handle highly confidential information in a professional manner