Senior Portfolio Performance & Capital Markets Analyst

Nelnet, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a Senior Portfolio Performance Analyst to translate complex credit and capital markets information into actionable insights for senior leadership.

The role focuses on NFS portfolios, securitized assets, forward flow partnerships, and acquired whole-loan portfolios. You will partner with Capital Markets, Finance, and BI to monitor performance, surface risks, and develop analytical frameworks, using Excel, SQL, and AI tools to accelerate research and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant portfolio management, credit, finance, risk, or analytics experience.
• Experience with securitized portfolios and capital markets structures.
• Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership.
• Proficient in Excel, SQL, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Capital Markets and stakeholders to understand business objectives and support informed decision-making.
• Monitor portfolio and capital markets performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze complex portfolio, credit, and capital markets questions and present findings to leadership.
• Develop and maintain frameworks for evaluating portfolio performance, drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Define reporting requirements and collaborate with BI on dashboards and data quality.
• Apply AI and modern analytical tools to accelerate research and communication.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

SQL

AI tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

Nelnet, Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a Senior Portfolio Performance Analyst to translate complex credit and capital markets information into actionable insights for senior leadership.

The role focuses on NFS portfolios, securitized assets, forward flow partnerships, and acquired whole-loan portfolios. You will partner with Capital Markets, Finance, and BI to monitor performance, surface risks, and develop analytical frameworks, using Excel, SQL, and AI tools to accelerate research and