Non-Agency RMBS & CLO Research Analyst/Associate

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The analyst would have the opportunity to work in the top ranked team for RMBS and CLO Research. The team has been ranked 1st multiple years in a row in various investor surveys. Since 2021, the RMBS, CLO & Securitized Products team have been ranked 1st in the Extel/Institutional Investors Survey Rankings, Awarded Best Research by the LSTA / Deal Catalyst since they started the awards process in 2022 and the Most Helpful Research desk in the Greenwich survey.

Research Analysts are responsible for monitoring market statistics, conducting primary research individual sectors they cover, writing franchise pieces and servicing institutional clients. Sample responsibilities and projects include:

•        Conducting in-depth sector and market research on Housing, Corporate Credit and mortgage trends
•        Track borrower performance in RMBS & CLO deals, track issuance trends in the sector & highlight pertinent observations
•        Perform statistical analysis using SQL, analyze collateral quality metrics and cash flow distributions to formulate broad-based market recommendations
•        Publishing sector updates on a regular basis and assist teams in producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly research publications
•        Prepare presentation/marketing materials for senior associates/clients on an ad-hoc basis
•        Initiating and building relationships with clients and within the bank to develop a network of contacts appropriate to the industry, country or asset market covered
•        Visit & discuss strategies in Client meetings and respond to requests on data, strategy and market insights

•        Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or Finance background not necessary but a plus)
•        SQL, Excel and Python skills or prior experience with similar data processing languages a plus
•        Good written and verbal communication skills
•        Strong attention to detail; exercise strong quality control over own work
•        Ability & willingness to work hard