VP, Asset-Backed Securitization Portfolio Lead

Citizens; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Bank is seeking a VP to join the Portfolio Management team within the ABS group of the Structured Products department in Capital Markets. You will manage a portfolio of 15–25 ABSL transactions, support deal execution, and monitor performance across the portfolio.

The role requires 5+ years in structured products or banking, strong analytics, and excellent communication. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with exposure to structured products and/or banking environment; non-mortgage ABS experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational/time management skills; ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Salesforce, Precision Lender, and CRM/Dashboard is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track a portfolio of 15–25 existing ABSL transactions.
• Participate in client diligence sessions and ad-hoc client meetings as appropriate.
• Establish relationships and work with external parties including clients and lawyers.
• Timely communication of transaction activity and performance to key internal partners.
• Track, review and analyze monthly servicer reports; assist in monthly performance summaries for each transaction.
• Prepare concise credit approval memos for ABSL transactions for annual reviews, renewals, amendments and waivers.
• Review and summarize legal documents for ABSL transactions.
• Build and maintain relationships with credit and origination partners and related investment banking colleagues.
• Assist in preparation and presentation of semi-annual business reviews across industries and transactions.
• Monitor facility utilization, draws and paydowns; ensure ABSLs are captured in systems and reporting.
• Act as liaison between business and operations teams; research client and industry information.
• Support internal and external audits (loan-level data gathering and follow-up).

Skills

Structured products experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Precision Lender

CRM/Dashboard

Job description

Citizens Bank is seeking a VP to join the Portfolio Management team within the ABS group of the Structured Products department in Capital Markets. You will manage a portfolio of 15–25 ABSL transactions, support deal execution, and monitor performance across the portfolio.

The role requires 5+ years in structured products or banking, strong analytics, and excellent communication. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required.