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Director, Asset Finance Trader
Barclays Capital
New York, NY, United States
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Director, Asset Finance Trader
New York, NY
The Asset Finance business works with asset buyers and sellers to structure and execute alternative sources of financing. Asset Finance Trading is responsible for the trading and risk management for positions originated, structured and securitized by the Asset Finance business.
Together with FiRM, I&L is responsible for helping to drive returns and manage financial resources as well as structuring and financing activity across Barclays International. I&L allows Barclays International to drive competitiveness while identifying innovative financing solutions for our clients globally as our model evolves within a changing regulatory framework
What will you be doing?
The Asset Finance business currently provides financing and principal solutions to a broad set of clients in the US and EMEA. The financing solutions are backed by assets across structured credit, ABS and real estate, and structured as a broad range of products, including repos, loans, TRS, and securitizations. You will be responsible for supporting the growth efforts in the US region, and will be responsible for the evaluation of new transactions and maintenance of existing ones across products and asset classes. He/she will also be partnering with Markets, Banking and the Asset Finance Solutions team on the origination and execution of asset finance transactions
What we’re looking for:
• This is a Senior Trading role within a rapidly growing team
• The role would focus on Illiquid asset financing in the structured credit, ABS, and real estate
• Accountabilities will cover the full transaction lifecycle:
• Contribution to pitching / idea generation
• Technical / analytical understanding, risk management, pricing, origination and distribution within Asset Finance and with partner teams across Barclays International
• Working with internal stakeholders within and beyond I&L such as Investment Banking, Syndicate, Finance, Legal, Product Control, Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, Regulatory Policy, Technical Accounting and Compliance, to ensure efficient and well-run transaction execution
• You will work closely with the global Asset Finance team. You must be able to work seamlessly in a team construct and develop strong relationships with control partners and the Markets and Banking teams
• The role will involve leadership of day to day execution work within deal teams, as well as broad contribution to the goals of the wider team
• You will be required to deal with complex problems and enhance existing systems or processes
• The role will require:
• Delegation, prioritization, coaching of junior staff
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in engaging with external clients and internal partners such as Banking, Markets and FiRM/I&L colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evaluative judgement and analytical skills.
Skills that will help you in the role:
• Excellent securitisation / structured finance analytical and execution skills, proven in a similar role and with at least 8 years of prior experience
• Familiarity with US structured finance markets and commonly used software / analytical tools
• Leadership and task management with in a small team
• Strong communication with internal stakeholders and external clients and building strong relationships
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver under pressure
• Accuracy in Risk management is imperative
• Experience in complex structuring and risk taking across multiple asset classes
• Excellent structured finance modelling skills
• Relative value assessment across structured finance
• Strong appreciation of securitization regulation including RWA methodologies present and future
• Good risk evaluation and structuring judgement: able to independently identify, quantify and propose mitigants for the risks present in asset-backed transactions
• A CFA or advanced degree
• Basic SQL and VBA knowledge
Where will you be working?
You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building. The building is easily accessible to Restaurants, Shops and Public Transportation.
Our Values
Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.
Our Diversity
We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Dynamic working gives everyone at Barclays the opportunity to integrate professional and personal lives, if you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.
Our Benefits
Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.