Senior Credit Risk Analyst Asset-Backed Securities

Zohorecruit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path is recruiting for a senior role in the securitized products division of a leading global financial institution in New York City. You will oversee credit risk and portfolio risk coverage across asset-backed securities, build and refine analytics, and collaborate with risk, finance, and front-office teams to drive sound credit decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in structured finance or securitized products, strong Excel and modeling skills, and a CFA/FRM or equivalent

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in structured finance, asset-backed securities, credit risk, portfolio risk, or securitized products.
• Strong understanding of ABS structures, collateral performance, cash-flow mechanics, credit enhancement, and transaction risks.
• Experience analyzing multiple ABS sectors; exposure to digital infrastructure financing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee credit and portfolio risk coverage across multiple ABS sectors.
• Evaluate portfolio exposures, concentrations, emerging risks, and credit performance trends.
• Develop and deliver portfolio-level analytics, financial models, scenario analyses, and stress-testing frameworks.
• Assess structured finance transactions, counterparties, collateral performance, and underlying credit risks.
• Strengthen ongoing risk monitoring, reporting, and escalation processes.
• Enhance counterparty and operational-risk oversight across the portfolio.
• Prepare clear risk assessments and portfolio insights for senior management and stakeholders.
• Partner with front-office, risk, finance, operations, and other control functions to support sound credit decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit risk assessment

Portfolio analytics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related

CFA/FRM preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join the securitized products division of a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in corporate, investment, and structured finance. This team supports sophisticated asset-backed securities portfolios through disciplined credit risk management, portfolio analytics, and transaction oversight. The environment is analytical, collaborative, and fast-paced, with regular exposure to senior stakeholders and complex structured credit products across multiple ABS sectors, including digital infrastructure.

What s In Store For You

• Engagement: W2 only; no C2C or 1099 arrangements.
  
• Onsite opportunity in New York City.
  
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of asset-backed securities and structured finance transactions.
  
• Opportunity to strengthen portfolio-level risk management, stress-testing, and monitoring capabilities.
  
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across securitized products, credit, risk, analytics, and operations.
  

How You Will Make An Impact

• Oversee credit and portfolio risk coverage across multiple asset-backed securities sectors.
  
• Evaluate portfolio exposures, concentrations, emerging risks, and credit performance trends.
  
• Develop and deliver portfolio-level analytics, financial models, scenario analyses, and stress-testing frameworks.
  
• Assess structured finance transactions, counterparties, collateral performance, and underlying credit risks.
  
• Strengthen ongoing risk monitoring, reporting, and escalation processes.
  
• Enhance counterparty and operational-risk oversight across the portfolio.
  
• Analyze digital infrastructure and other specialized ABS sectors.
  
• Prepare clear risk assessments and portfolio insights for senior management and key stakeholders.
  
• Partner with front-office, risk, finance, operations, and other control functions to support sound credit decisions.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical tools, risk controls, and portfolio surveillance practices.
  

Requirements

Do You Bring Proven Success in ABS Credit Risk and Portfolio Analytics?

• Five to seven or more years of relevant experience in structured finance, asset-backed securities, credit risk, portfolio risk, or securitized products.
  
• Strong understanding of ABS structures, collateral performance, cash-flow mechanics, credit enhancement, and transaction risks.
  
• Experience analyzing multiple ABS sectors; exposure to digital infrastructure financing is highly desirable.
  
• Demonstrated experience performing portfolio analytics, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and stress testing.
  
• Ability to evaluate counterparty, operational, concentration, and emerging portfolio risks.
  
• Strong proficiency with Excel and financial modeling tools.
  
• Experience preparing risk reports, portfolio reviews, or senior-management presentations.
  
• Ability to interpret complex financial and performance data and convert findings into actionable risk insights.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a high-accountability environment.
  
• Bachelor s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, business, or a related discipline.
  
• CFA, FRM, or other relevant professional credential is preferred but not required.