Securitized Credit Trader

The candidate will join the Capital Markets team within Natixis Real Assets – US Real Estate & Hospitality, reporting to Head of CMBS Americas. The candidate will primarily assist with and directly engage in (i) a variety of CMBS loan sizing and pricing activities, as well as various CMBS and CRE CLO securitization processes, and (ii) providing support for the origination and management of CRE Mortgage Warehouse Facilities, including the closing of new facilities, onboarding and monitoring of collateral mortgages, and maintaining client relationships.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the initial sizing and pricing of potential CMBS lending opportunities.
• Perform pre-diligence on incoming CMBS loan requests to support loan sizing and pricing.
• Prepare CMBS loan quote sheets and application requests.
• Assist in CMBS and CRE CLO securitization processes.
• Manage data tapes.
• Coordinate relationships with clients, partners, and vendors, facilitating Q&A and other deliverables from all transaction parties.
• Manage document storage websites.
• Write and review term sheets for the top 15 conduit loans, SASB loans, and multi-borrower floating rate loans.
• Review Asset Summary Reports and underwriting files for posting.
• Conduct KYC processes for various deal parties.
• Assist in database and pipeline management.
• Update and manage various databases to support the securitization process.
• Help maintain risk exhibits to monitor CMBS pipeline risk exposure.
• Assist in trade booking.
• Understand the basics of various financial instruments.
• Book (i) interest swaps, (ii) credit default swaps, and (iii) CMBS loans and bonds.
• Prepare internal and external presentations and pitchbooks.
• Understand the fundamentals and structures used in CRE Mortgage Warehouse Facilities.
• Participate in the marketing process for new transactions, preparing call reports and summaries.
• Assist in the preparation of internal approval memos and return analyses for business and credit committees; lead the KYC process and assist with closing new transactions.
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day onboarding of collateral loans, from initial quote phase to closing and funding; prepare first credit screenings and summaries of new opportunities.
• Maintain transparent and active communication with clients throughout the collateral analysis and onboarding process to ensure high-quality execution.
• Prepare internal approval memos, coordinating with third-party providers for legal, environmental, and insurance reviews. Manage communications and prepare periodic reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including Senior Management, Credit Risk Management, and the Regulatory department.
• Prepare closing documentation, KYC materials, and coordinate with Operations during fundings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFA preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience trading securitized products, five years of overall finance experience

• Proficiency with Bloomberg, Intex, MarketAxess, MarkIt, and other industry tools/market data sources.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and team members.

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Series 7

Natixis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Natixis will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on age, color, mental or physical handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry or citizenship status, race, religion, sex (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), veteran status, creed, genetic information or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Respect for all means that we deal with each person as an individual and not as a member of any group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Management is expected to provide leadership in supporting the firms EEO program by taking steps to promote EEO in all facets of employment including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, performance assessment, and career-development opportunities.

The salary range for this position will be between $175,000 - 235,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.