Investment Associate/ VP- Structuring & Analytics (Lincoln, NE or Chicago, IL) jobs in United States
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Nelnet ยท 2 weeks ago

Investment Associate/ VP- Structuring & Analytics (Lincoln, NE or Chicago, IL)

Nelnet Financial Services is seeking an Investment Associate to join their growing investment team. This role focuses on structured finance, analytics, and investment decision-making, providing opportunities to develop expertise in various investment activities including securitization and cash-flow modeling.

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Responsibilities

Support investment underwriting and decision-making processes, in an analytical capacity
Assist in modeling and analytics for financial investments, including asset cash-flow, liability modeling, stress testing and sensitivity analysis
Help analyze data tapes, historical performance, proxy data, and other inputs to develop performance insights
Assist with performance forecasting and scenario evaluation, assessing resiliency under varying assumptions
Participate in investment portfolio management and help stay on top of ongoing activities
Contribute to reporting and analysis for Nelnet and Nelnet Bank investment portfolios
Collaborate closely with senior team members and gain exposure to structured finance techniques, including ABS structuring, securitization processes, and rating agency materials
Support the structuring and evaluation of new asset originations, discreet pool purchases, forward flow programs, and other structured cash-flow investments
Understanding financing structure options, including exposure to performance triggers and leverage mechanics
Contribute to identifying data insights and trends within collateral performance and help synthesize findings for the broader team

Qualification

Structured financeFinancial modelingCash-flow analysisExcel proficiencySQLPythonAnalytical skillsCuriosityTeam-oriented mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a quantitative field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum three years of relevant experience in finance, analytics, structured products, investment analysis, or related fields
Familiarity with structured finance concepts, financial modeling, and cash-flow analysis
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel required
Curiosity and interest in developing deeper expertise in cash-flow modeling, stress testing, and structured investment analysis
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn from senior analysts and contribute collaboratively

Preferred

SQL, Python, or experience with data tools is a plus
Interest in learning industry modeling tools (e.g., Intex) and structured finance analytics

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA and FSA
Generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
Life insurance & AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentive pay
Short- and long-term disability
Robust wellness program

Company

Nelnet provides business, communications, and financial services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Erin Harms
Chief Financial Officer
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Ben Focht
Chief Information Security Officer, Nelnet Bank
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