Portfolio Analyst, Asset-Backed Finance

The TCW Group, Inc.; New York, San Francisco (NY, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Portfolio Analyst in Asset-Backed Finance, where you will support investment processes and client communications across structured credit and securitized asset classes. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a desire to deepen their knowledge of complex credit markets. You'll work closely with portfolio managers and senior analysts, contributing to investment analysis and risk management while gaining broad exposure to structured product investing. This position offers a solid foundation for future opportunities within the investment team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months direct structured finance banking or research experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support lead PMs in developing ABF-related content.
• Coordinate with internal teams on ABF-related activities.
• Engage with sell-side counterparts to monitor deal flow.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel Modeling

PowerPoint Proficiency

Job description

Portfolio Analyst, Asset-Backed Finance

Job Location(s)

US-NY-New York

Job ID

2025-2147

Category

Alternative Investments

Department

Asset-Backed Finance

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Summary

As a Portfolio Analyst on the Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) team at TCW, you will play a key role in supporting the investment process and client communications across a range of structured credit and securitized asset classes. Working closely with portfolio managers and senior analysts, you'll contribute to investment analysis, performance tracking, risk management, and client reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to build deep knowledge of complex credit markets. This role offers a strong foundation in ABF and may serve as a potential pathway to future opportunities within the investment team or as a product specialist.

Essential Duties

Support lead PMs in developing internal and external ABF-related content, including marketing decks, white papers, DDQs, and investment memos.
• Coordinate with internal sales, operational, legal, and marketing teams all ABF-related activities.
• Support lead PMs in portfolio monitoring, reporting, and trading.
• Engage with sell-side counterparts and internal securitized product teams to monitor deal flow.
• Develop understanding of individual positions, contribute to team discussion.
• Broad exposure to public and private structured product investing across multiple vehicle types.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months direct structured finance banking or research experience
• Fluent in PowerPoint and Excel modeling
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Two-year commitment to the role

Desired Qualifications

• Coding background and Intex knowledge a plus

Estimated Compensation:

Base Salary: For NY based position, the base salary range is $120k - $130k . This is an anticipated range only.

Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits: Eligible for TCW's comprehensive benefits package.

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