Structured Finance Associate

Illapa Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Cross-practice exposure

Job summary

A top-tier global law firm is seeking Structured Finance Associates at all levels to join its New York office. This role offers valuable experience with complex financial transactions and the opportunity to work closely with leading deal teams. Ideal candidates must possess strong academic credentials and experience in structured finance or capital markets. The firm is known for its mentorship and collaborative culture, providing associates with significant responsibilities and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical and drafting skills.
• Prior experience with structured finance, capital markets, or complex commercial transactions is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with leading deal teams on structured finance transactions.
• Advise clients such as banks and corporate borrowers on financing structures.
• Work on complex, high-value structured finance transactions.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Exceptional analytical skills

Drafting skills

Experience with structured finance

Experience with capital markets

Experience with complex commercial transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A top-tier global law firm is seeking Structured Finance Associates at all levels to join its New York office. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value structured finance transactions, including securitisation's, asset-backed lending, collateralized debt obligations, and other innovative financing structures. Associates will collaborate closely with leading deal teams, advising sophisticated clients such as banks, institutional investors, and corporate borrowers on cutting-edge transactions that shape the market.

This is a unique opportunity for associates to take on meaningful responsibility early, gain hands-on experience with challenging deals, and develop deep expertise in structured finance. Ideal candidates have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and drafting skills, and prior experience with structured finance, capital markets, or complex commercial transactions.

About the Firm:

The firm is recognised globally for its market-leading finance practice, innovative solutions, and collaborative culture. Associates benefit from mentorship, cross-practice exposure, and the opportunity to work on landmark transactions with some of the most sophisticated clients in the world. The environment is fast paced, intellectually challenging, and designed to accelerate professional growth.

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