Position Overview
Obra Capital is seeking an Analyst, ABS to join our New York office. The purpose of this role is evaluate various consumer and esoteric ABS securities and present findings to the investment committee. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in the ABS space with experience evaluating products such as auto loans, consumer loans, solar loans, home improvement loans, credit card receivables, small business loans preferred.
Obra Capital, Inc. is a specialized alternative asset management firm that provides investment products and solutions across insurance special situations, structured credit, asset-based finance, and longevity. The firm aims to generate long-term value and attractive returns for investors through a variety of vertically integrated commingled funds and separate accounts. With capabilities in investing, originating, structuring, and servicing, Obra provides differentiated investment opportunities and capital solutions for investors globally. For more information about Obra, please visit www.obra.com.
Responsibilities
- Valuations of public and privately traded structured credit products.
- Performing rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis on ABS and other structured credit products for investment recommendations.
- Analyze data tapes and loan files
- Work with deal team to source investments in the structured credit space
- Draft and present investment screening memos
- Conduct and monitor portfolio and performance analytics on an ongoing basis
- Develop cash flow models, performing deep dive due diligence on
- Drive communication with counsel and rating agencies on documentation and transaction execution
- Interface with multiple functional groups including Operations, Investor Relations, Trading, and Back Office.
- Leverage experience with rating agencies’ websites and models to efficiently find and source credit reports, peer analysis and methodologies, and related documents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a high GPA in finance, math or another quantitative field from a top-rated institution
- 2+ years of structured credit experience coming from a buyside, sell-side or consulting firm in either a valuations or structuring capacity
- Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills (proficiency in Excel, Intex, etc.)
- Meticulous attention to detail coupled with robust project management and organizational abilities
- Consistent demonstration of clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working within a dynamic team and excelling in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Database experience, including proficiency with SQL, R, Python or similar is preferred.