Cross-Asset Structured Finance Associate: Origination

Nearwater Capital, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearwater Capital seeks a Cross Product Associate to support origination and portfolio management across ABS, CLO, CMBS, and RMBS. You will work with senior originators and the Head of Risk Retention on live deal flow from initial screening through close and ongoing monitoring.

You will build cash flow models, prepare memos, and draft term sheets while coordinating with legal and operations teams. Strong financial modeling and written communication are essential as you liaise with clients and

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in structured finance and/or securitized products.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including cash flow waterfalls and collateral analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Retention team in executing financing transactions across ABS, CLO, CMBS, RMBS.
• Review deal offering documents and legal documentation, and coordinate operational settlement.
• Build cash flow models to evaluate financing terms and structural features for client review.
• Prepare marketing materials and presentation decks for meetings with global investment and PE firms, managers, and sponsors.
• Draft term sheets, structuring memos, and investment committee materials.
• Monitor the securitization market and provide timely insights to the team.
• Participate in client discussions to support origination and ongoing client coverage.
• Liaise with legal and operations teams to deliver a smooth execution experience.

Skills

Structured finance experience

Financial modeling

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Nearwater Capital seeks a Cross Product Associate to support origination and portfolio management across ABS, CLO, CMBS, and RMBS. You will work with senior originators and the Head of Risk Retention on live deal flow from initial screening through close and ongoing monitoring.

You will build cash flow models, prepare memos, and draft term sheets while coordinating with legal and operations teams. Strong financial modeling and written communication are essential as you liaise with clients and