Structured Finance Investment Analyst

Fasanara Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

EAP

Pension plan (salary sacrifice)

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Charity giving

Wellbeing budget

Team socials & events

Job summary

Fasanara Capital is seeking a Structured Finance Investment Analyst to join the Origination team in New York. You will perform quantitative analysis, model portfolios and private credit structures, and support origination and execution of deals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in a structured finance setting, strong Excel/Python skills, and excellent communication in English. This junior position offers exposure to global originator relationships and innovative financing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, math, or engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a structured finance/credit role.
• Strong modeling skills and proficiency in Excel and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis on large datasets from loan originators to support decisions.
• Develop scripts, models, and standardized processes to speed up analysis.
• Model portfolio and transaction structures across multiple scenarios.
• Draft analytical documents for credit committee and management review.
• Coordinate deals through the execution process with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical ability

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance/math/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Job description

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform managing approximately USD 6 billion in assets under management as of July 2026, investing across private and public markets on behalf of institutional investors globally. With c.130 employees globally, we are a pioneer investor in Fintech Lending and Digital Asset investing.

Fasanara manages the largest and longest-standing Fintech Lending fund in Europe and invests in early-stage Fintech companies via its venture capital vehicles, using its central role in the Fintech ecosystem to identify and back revolutionary new businesses.

Our Culture

We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we seek to reward people based on impact, judgement, and excellence in execution. We keep bureaucracy to a minimum, so decisions are made quickly and people have real ownership. Our environment is collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard in a focused and sustainable way, and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and quality in everything we do. We know we are only as good as our people, so we are deliberately building the firm around exceptional talent and diverse perspectives, and we support our leaders to grow, influence, and shape the future of the business.

The role

Fasanara Capital is seeking a Structured Finance Investment Analyst to join our Origination team. This role is ideal for a structured finance professional with at least 2 years of experience in an analytical function on a structured finance desk within a bank or asset management environment. You’ll work closely with members of the Origination team, developing your analytical skills while learning to perform all functions involved in the origination process encompassing the screening, structuring, and execution of structured private credit deals. As you develop as an analyst, you will support the management of global originator relationships and learn to structure innovative private credit transactions. This is a junior position within a dynamic, fast-moving environment—perfect for someone who thrives in deal origination and wants to shape Fasanara’s next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

Performing quantitative analysis on large datasets from loan originators of various loan types to support investment decisionsDeriving/calculating stratified performance analytics utilizing originator data for benchmarking and investment decisioningModelling performance of whole loan portfolios across a set of scenarios set together with Investments Analyst and Head of OriginationModelling performance of structures collateralized by loans across a set of scenarios set together with Investments Analyst and Head of OriginationResearching European lending markets to identify target marketsMonitoring developments in the European lending landscape to identify potential originators to target as clientsPerforming operational due diligence on originators to establish investment opportunities (travel required)Developing scripts, models, and standardized processes to streamline analysis efforts and speed up decisioning timelineAddressing intra-firm inquiries from second- (credit, integrity/compliance) and third- (finance, operations, data) line teamsDrafting of analytical documents for credit committee and upper management reviewCoordinating efforts across teams to take deals through the execution process.Prior experience working directly with structured products (securitization experience preferred)A Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, math, or engineering>2 years of relevant experience in the financial sector (bank, asset manager, direct lender, or private equity background preferred)Functional knowledge of credit products (private credit experience preferred)Mastery of Microsoft Excel and Python for financial modeling (asset and liability side)Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Our benefits include

Performance-related Bonus SchemePrivate Medical & Dental Insurance throughBupa(including children's cover)Life Insurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness CoverEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Salary sacrifice pension withHargreaves Lansdown(currently matched up to 10%)Enhanced Maternity & Paternity LeaveEmergency Parental Leave, Emergency Childcare & Nursery BenefitCycle to Work SchemeCharity Giving through CAFAnnual Wellbeing BudgetTeam socials, annual Summer & Christmas parties,and other events throughout the year