VP or Managing Director, Structured Finance, Private & Structured Credit jobs in United States
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PPM America, Inc. · 6 hours ago

VP or Managing Director, Structured Finance, Private & Structured Credit

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$175K/yr - $210K/yr
date8+ years exp

PPM America, Inc. is a US-based institutional asset manager established in Chicago in 1990. They are seeking a VP or Managing Director for their Structured Finance team, responsible for managing investments from origination to closing, mentoring junior members, and maintaining relationships with market participants.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Reviews and evaluates investment proposals of private/144a and public asset-backed securities for purchase
Responsible for all aspects of deal execution, including sourcing, cash flow analysis, sponsor/manager analysis, investment recommendation and committee presentation, documentation, and pricing rationale
Performs on-site due diligence, meeting with issuer’s senior management team and reviewing operations
Monitors asset-backed portfolio, including ongoing review of asset performance, credit enhancement, and credit analysis of servicers to determine appropriateness of existing holdings in light of current deal status and market conditions
Formulates exit strategies and/or workouts as necessary
Tracks industry and asset-specific issues and maintains relationships with servicers, investment banks, and rating agencies
Mentors and works with junior members of the Structured Finance team
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned
Maintains fulsome relationships with brokers, bankers, equity sponsors, and other deal origination sources
Partners with Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure robust investment processes
Leads, mentors, and develops junior members of Structured Finance on the Private & Structured Credit team

Qualification

Structured finance experienceAsset-backed securities (ABS)Leadership capabilitiesMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsDeal executionInterpersonal skillsBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeChartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Mentoring junior team membersCommunity involvement

Required

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, required
8+ years of experience in the structured finance sector required
Experience with an established organization, preferably an institutional asset management buy-side firm, required
Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
Strong analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments and work within deadlines
Bachelor's Degree, preferable in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, required
10+ years of experience in the structured finance sector required

Preferred

Master's Degree preferred
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions (up to 6% of salary)
Tuition and professional certification reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Holidays and paid time off
Paid time off to volunteer

Company

PPM America, Inc.

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PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a client-focused investment manager.
dateFounded in 1990
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.ppmamerica.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Mary Capasso
Executive Vice President, COO and General Counsel
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Matt Elsener
Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer
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