Consumer ABS Associate
Consumer ABS - Associate - NYC
About Our Client
Our client is an SEC-registered, global private investment firm managing approximately $2.0 billion in AUM. Founded in 2016, the firm is headquartered in New York with an additional office in London.
The investment strategy is primarily focused on consumer ABS and structured credit deals, including warehouse lending, asset‑backed facilities, and other specialty finance solutions. Our client provides creative and flexible asset-based capital to technology, software, fintech, and non-bank lending platforms, supporting the origination and scaling of consumer loan portfolios and other financial assets.
The firm typically partners with companies on financings starting at $25 million, with the ability to scale meaningfully as platforms grow. In the most recent year, over $1.5 billion was deployed across 10 investments, and the firm is continuing to scale its platform and investment activity heading into 2026.
About the Associate Role
Our client is seeking an Associate to join its Investment Team. The Associate will work as a core member of the team and contribute across the full investment lifecycle, with a focus on consumer ABS, structured credit, and asset-backed corporate finance.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite investment opportunities utilizing collateral-specific credit analyses (e.g., building collections/charge-off curves, measuring loss coverages, calculating investment returns)
- Review diligence materials with a focus on evaluating and manipulating loan tapes to perform credit analysis
- Exhibit subject matter expertise across financial statement analysis and fixed-income transaction mechanics
- Work fluently with large and diverse datasets
- Prepare investment memos with strong attention to detail
- Participate in and support various aspects of the deal execution process
- Monitor portfolio companies to ensure accurate reporting and generate performance reviews
- Aid in deal sourcing by identifying emerging companies and organizing initial meetings
- Develop various pieces of marketing content to build our client's brand
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-4 years of experience in ABS, asset‑based finance (ABF), or structured credit, gained at an investment bank or an investment firm focused on structured or specialty finance
- Hands-on experience with consumer ABS transactions, warehouse facilities, or asset-backed lending structures
- Strong knowledge of credit underwriting and accounting principles
- Advanced Excel skills
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