Senior Associate – Asset Backed Finance

Fifth Third Bank

. Execute asset securitization financings, including structuring, lending, securitization and private placement, portfolio purchase and advisory .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $82,100 - $172,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asset securitization financing, including structuring, underwriting, and managing transactions from origination to closing. Proficient in financial analysis, market advice, and project leadership within capital markets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Asset Securitization FinancingCredit Underwriting SkillsAdvanced Proficiency in Microsoft ExcelSecurities Industry Essentials (SIE)Series 79 and Series 63 Licenses

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisPortfolio PurchaseDeal ExecutionModeling and StructuringPitch-Content CreationTransaction ManagementCredit Risk CollaborationSecuritization Portfolio MonitoringOperational Risk MitigationABS Transaction Processes

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipCollaborationTalent DevelopmentProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)Series 79 LicenseSeries 63 LicenseCFA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

ABSPrivate Placement144a TransactionsCapital MarketsInvestment BankingCorporate FinanceCredit Rating AgenciesSecuritization FacilitiesWarehouse FinancingTerm Loan Financing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute asset securitization financings, including structuring, lending, securitization and private placement, portfolio purchase and advisory
Work with ABF Credit Solutions to support management of the current portfolio and clients
Perform underwriting and collaborate with Credit Risk on loan and other opportunities
Support origination of ABS, private placement, 144a and 4a2 transactions
Participate in pitching, analysis, pitch-content creation, deal execution, idea generation, rating-agency dialogue and modeling/structuring
Work with teams to deliver solutions generating capital markets revenue from targeted clients and prospects
Support Relationship Managers and prioritize a securitization opportunity pipeline
Lead monitoring and reporting of the securitization portfolio
Create and deliver financial analysis and market advice to securitization clients
Support pitching, driving, leading, managing and closing ABS and loan/note asset securitization transactions in public or private markets
Manage ABS/private placement transaction processes from origination to closing, including rating agency coordination, third-party coordination, syndicate discussions, investor discussions and operational activities
Develop pitch materials, modeling and analytical work and run transaction execution processes
Provide management and oversight of Analyst pool to ensure high-quality work product
Anticipate roadblocks, manage critical paths and ensure on-time, on-quality delivery
Develop junior talent through feedback, training and role-modeling best practices
Identify and mitigate operational, reputational and compliance risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
5–7 years of total relevant investment banking, capital markets or corporate finance experience, including prior Associate-level responsibilities
Proven project leadership across multiple concurrent transactions with tight deadlines
Ability to manage across senior bankers and external advisors
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses, or ability to maintain/obtain within company policy
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
ABS 144a, 4a2, and loan-format deal execution performance history and credit underwriting skills
Working experience with credit rating agencies and legal teams used in ABS sector financings
Strong understanding of structural mechanics for ABS transactions
Solid experience financing securitization facilities, including warehouse, term loan and portfolio
Ability to collaborate with sector leads and teams on multiple transactions simultaneously
MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification such as CFA preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation plan eligibility based on company, line of business and/or individual performance
Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional and social well-being
Differentiated compensation offerings
Benefits for employees and their families