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Job Description

Our Business

The Asset Backed Securitization Group (“ABSG”) originates loans and structures/underwrites term ABS issuance secured by financial assets originated and serviced by captive finance companies, banks and other specialty finance companies. 

Overview

Directors are deal team leaders and work with managing directors in ABSG to originate transactions and oversee execution.  Individual will manage the entire deal underwriting and execution process:  pitching, structuring, rating agency engagement, investor marketing, pricing, document execution, closing and ongoing monitoring.  Primary responsibilities include:

• Managing associates and VPs in the creation, drafting and maintenance of term ABS bond market and comparable issuer analysis and presentation materials used in issuer client meetings, updates and proposals

• Pitching clients on proposed ideas and transactions

• Managing associates and VPs with the maintenance of ABS issuer portfolio data analysis

• Presenting ABS lending transactions to credit risk management

• Manage associates and VPs in the monitoring of ABS asset class performance

• Manage new asset class approval process

• Prepare financial models that assess the economic impact of potential ABS debt transactions and determine the qualitative merits/drawbacks

• Manage investor, syndicate and issuer communication related to the execution of term ABS bond offerings, including completion of internal procedures, legal documentation review, marketing materials review

• Work alongside internal deal team members, including Credit Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Sales & Trading, and Legal professionals

• Work with external deal team members during deal execution

Qualifications

Required Skills

• BS/BA required, concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred.

• Mastery of Excel, PowerPoint, INTEX and Bloomberg

• High level of personal motivation, strong interpersonal skills and a broad intellectual capacity

• Demonstrated existing ABS issuer/client relationships (both term ABS and ABS lending origination)

• Demonstrated capability for analysis and strategic thinking

• Teamwork and management skills and the ability to communicate ideas and recommendations effectively

• Comfortable functioning both independently and as part of a team, meeting stringent deadlines and work quality standards

• Deep understanding of ABS market, deal structures, corporate financial statements and SEC filings

Desired Skills

• Previous experience supporting asset backed banking teams and with the ABS markets

• 7+ years’ work experience

• Series 79 and 63 licenses

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.  

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $165,325.00 - $194,500.00 - $213,950.00

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.