Analyst, Calculation Agent

IQ-EQ; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Ticket Restaurant

Welfare Program

Smart Working up to 3 days per week

Job summary

IQ-EQ in Italy is seeking a Calculation Agent Analyst to support securitisation analysis and reporting. You will prepare Payment Reports, Investor Reports, and ESMA submissions, while gaining a deep understanding of assigned transactions and coordinating with counterparties.

You will design reporting templates, assist Master Servicer with Servicer Reports, and perform data calculations to support various business functions with a proactive, detail-oriented, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Management Engineering (or related quantitative field).
• Strong English language skills with financial terminology.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue payment, investor, ESMA reports and other securitisation reporting.
• Understand assigned securitisation transactions and manage day-to-day Calculation Agent activities.
• Review transaction docs and discuss comments with counterparties/legal advisors.
• Design reporting templates and support Servicer reporting deadlines.
• Perform data calculations to support other business functions.
• Liaise with domestic/international investors and rating agencies.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Economics degree

Mathematics degree

Management Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.

We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

THE ROLE

To strengthen its Calculation Agent team, IQ-EQ is seeking in Italy a Calculation Agent Analyst to support the analysis and reporting of securitization transactions.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Payment Reports, Investor Reports, ESMA Reports, and all other reporting required under the agreements governing securitisation transactions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the assigned securitisation transactions, managing day-to-day activities related to the Calculation Agent role and proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues.
• Review transaction documentation, focusing on provisions relevant to the Calculation Agent, and discuss comments or amendments with transaction counterparties and external legal advisors.
• Design and develop reporting templates in accordance with transaction documentation, including (but not limited to) Payment Reports and Investor Reports.
• Support the Master Servicer in preparing the periodic Servicer Reports, providing the Calculation Agent's contribution on the performance of the managed securitisation transactions in line with internal procedures and reporting deadlines.
• Perform data calculations and analysis to support other business functions.
• Liaise with both domestic and international investors and, where required, with Rating Agencies.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Management Engineering (or a related quantitative discipline).
• Good command of written and spoken English, particularly financial terminology.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to data management and workflow execution.
• Practical, analytical mindset with excellent logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, dynamic, and hands-on attitude, with the ability to respond quickly to operational challenges and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative team-oriented approach.

What we offer

• A role in a dynamic, growing and inclusive environment, with flexible working and the option to work remotely
• The opportunity to take ownership of and independently manage key processes and projects within the Function
• The opportunity to work closely with structured finance specialists and analyse securitisation transactions from the structuring phase onwards
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Ticket Restaurant
• Welfare Program
• Smart Working up to three days per week

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.