Structured Finance Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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Job Description

Structured Finance Analyst

U.S. Bank’s Global Corporate Trust business is looking to hire a Structured Finance Analyst on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract initially to join our team in London. This position requires someone who is adaptable, strategic and curious. The individual who fills this role will be responsible for collaborating with business partners and leaders at varying levels throughout the organization and externally.

Accountabilities                                         

• Responsible for all reporting and cash management activities for structured finance transactions (ABS, CMBS, RMBS & Repacks)
• Work alongside Relationship Managers by reviewing drafts of new deal transaction documents, and providing comments where appropriate Interpret transaction documents to decipher complex cash movements and account structures
• Work closely on deal models to stress test any new deal models and help-built deal models where applicable Review Investor Reports generated by deal Analysts and provide feedback through effective mentoring
• Calculation and reporting activities for structured finance transactions, including the calculation of waterfall payments, monitoring trigger events, and credit enhancements, producing periodic investor reports and fielding investor queries
• Uses transaction documents, along with internal control mechanisms, to calculate and direct cash and asset movements.
• Understand cash movements and work towards reconciling cash on a deal periodically along with the Transaction Manager
• Interact with external swap providers and liquidity facility providers to confirm cash flows and agree fee and interest payments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with servicers and corporate servicer.
• Involves frequent interaction with loan servicers, investors, rating agencies, arrangers and issuers
• Own Client Service and act with a sense of urgency. Respond/Liaise with Client professionally over emails and phones.
• Frequently attend Client calls and meetings.
• Review and respond to customer requests and investor queries regarding cash flow reporting.
• Monitor ticklers and complete activities to ensure prompt completion of trustee and agency duties and to mitigate risk
• Get involved in/lead various ad-hoc business projects
• Maintain a current level of industry knowledge and comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable government regulations
• Self-motivated to seek out new technologies and opportunities that contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Successful applicants will exemplify U.S. Bank's ethical principles of uncompromising integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, with 2-3 years related job experience
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Basic deal modelling proficiency based on extensive understanding of interpreting deal documents
• Effectively manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Consistently channels analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate analytical information tailored to the appropriate audience in a clear and concise manner

Bonus Skills/Experience

• Experience working with cashflow deal modelling and language
• Previous role involving Client engagement

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.

• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.

• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).

• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.

• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.