Analyst, Cross Product – Risk Retention

THE OPPORTUNITY

Nearwater's Risk Retention Financing Origination team is expanding, and we're looking for an Analyst to support deal execution across ABS, CLO, CMBS, and RMBS transactions. You will work closely with originators and associates on financial modeling, market analysis, and documentation for live deals, building the foundation for a career in structured finance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the Origination team in executing financing transactions by reviewing deal offering documents and legal documentation, and coordinating operational settlement
• Build cash flow models of financing terms and structure for client review
• Prepare marketing materials and presentations for client meetings with global investment and PE firms, managers, and sponsors
• Research prospective clients and maintain an up-to-date pipeline database
• Monitor upcoming securitization market activity and relevant market trends
• Participate in client dialogue to support the origination and client coverage process

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• 0–2 years of experience, or a strong internship background, in structured finance or securitized products
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication

Preferred

• Exposure to ABS, CLO, CMBS, or RMBS asset classes
• Coursework or internship experience in structured finance
• Proficiency with financial databases such as Bloomberg or Intex

HOW YOU WORK

• Picks up new products quickly and asks good questions
• Comfortable being handed something loosely defined and figuring it out
• Good with numbers under a deadline
• Speaks up early when something looks off
• Takes feedback well and applies it fast

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Hands-on exposure to live ABS, CLO, and SRT transactions from day one
• Direct mentorship from originators and senior team members on a small, close-knit desk
• A clear growth path within a business building out its Risk Retention platform
• Broad exposure across asset classes from early on in your career

Who We Are

Nearwater Capital is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty finance company headquartered in New York City with a global presence and client base. Established in 2017, Nearwater has distinguished itself as a leader in delivering thoughtful, solutions-based financing to some of the largest financial institutions and financial services firms in the world.

Nearwater offers an attractive market compensation and benefits package. As a creative, intellectual capital firm, Nearwater is proud to be 100% work from office.

Nearwater Capital considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, civil status, family status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the jurisdiction of employment. By applying, candidates acknowledge that their personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including but not limited to the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation and applicable US state privacy laws.