Buyside ABS Credit Risk Specialist


New York
Permanent
GBP150000 - GBP215000
Financial Technology
PR/529216_1740004575

Buyside ABS Credit Risk Specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Underwrite counterparties for mortgage-related transactions, including evaluating the risk profile of Originators, Servicers, and Sponsors.
  • Make risk decisions and assessments, challenge business teams, and highlight key counterparty risk concerns promptly.
  • Participate in the deal underwriting process from start to finish, especially for high-risk or under performing counterparties.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Credit Risk, and deal teams to ensure accurate loan agreements.
  • Work closely with control function partners on reputational risk and management presentations.
  • Present risk concerns, due diligence findings, and make risk recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Produce well-written, succinct reviews and assessments.

Requirements:

  • 4-10 years of experience in 1st or 2nd line role
  • Proven track record in underwriting for mortgage-related counterparties
  • Ability to write detailed reviews and memos
  • Expertise in REITs, ABS, CLOs

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