Specialty Finance / Asset-Backed Finance - Associate

InforCapital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Varadero Capital, L.P. in New York is seeking an Associate for its Asset-Backed Finance team to evaluate, underwrite, and monitor private credit opportunities across consumer, commercial, and structured assets.

The role emphasizes quantitative modeling, due diligence, and collaboration with senior team members through the investment lifecycle, with exposure to risk assessment and portfolio monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field is required.
• Experience with structured finance, securitization or asset-backed credit is expected.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate private ABF investment opportunities across asset classes.
• Develop models and stress scenarios to assess performance.
• Conduct due diligence on counterparties and collateral.
• Prepare investment committee materials and monitor portfolios.
• Support risk assessment and surveillance with senior teammates.

Skills

Structured finance

Securitization

Asset-backed credit

Financial modeling

Credit risk analysis

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Python (basic)

Job description

# Specialty Finance / Asset-Backed Finance - AssociateVaradero CapitalAssociatePrivate CreditFull-timeLocationNew York, United StatesDate PostedJuly 20, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Credit / Associate jobs in New York, United States" are published.## About This Role**Role Overview**VARADERO CAPITAL, L.P., a leading alternative credit investment platform, is seeking an Associate to join its Asset-Backed Finance team in New York. The role offers exposure to the evaluation, execution, and ongoing management of investments spanning specialty finance, structured credit, and asset-backed opportunities.**Key Responsibilities**- Evaluate private ABF investment opportunities across consumer, commercial, and esoteric asset classes- Analyze portfolio and collateral-level information to identify key drivers of risk and return- Develop quantitative models and stress scenarios to assess performance across market environments- Review transaction structures and financing arrangements- Conduct due diligence on counterparties, asset originators, and underlying collateral pools- Build and maintain analytical tools to support investment underwriting and portfolio monitoring- Prepare investment committee materials- Monitor portfolio positions and contribute to risk assessment and surveillance- Partner with senior team members across the full investment lifecycle**Qualifications**- 2-5 years of relevant experience in structured finance, securitization, asset-backed credit, specialty finance, or related private credit disciplines- Understanding of structured credit products, collateral-backed financing, and credit risk assessment- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilitiesVisit the original posting for full details.