Structured Products Investment Professional

A growing alternative asset manager is looking to add an Associate level Investment Professional focused on the fund's RMBS portfolio based out of its Midtown Manhattan office (hybrid office structure). The team is looking to add a true investment professional with strong technicals (please note, this is not a "quant" role). Compensation is competitive.

Responsibilities:

Assist front office team with research, analysis, and execution of transactions in the residential mortgage space - from idea generation through execution and surveillance

Develop robust financial models and tools for team support

Present ideas and advise on strategic decision-making

Assist portfolio managers and risk management team with quantitative analysis

Ad hoc reporting as needed

Prerequisites:

2-6 years of relevant experience

Strong knowledge of fixed income products, especially residential mortgage or asset-backed products

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Engineering is preferred

Experience with SQL and/or Python is a must

Strong financial modeling experience in Excel

Understanding of a front office working environment