What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP, Securitization position at Bayview Asset Management?
Overview:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1993, Bayview Asset Management is an investment management firm focused on investments in mortgage and consumer credit, including whole loans, asset-backed securities, mortgage servicing rights, and other credit-related assets.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Structured Finance Transaction Management (“SFTM”) team plays a critical role in advancing Bayview’s mission by processing, executing, and administering structured finance transactions that support our broad asset management mandate.
As a SFTM, you will play a central role in structured finance execution by:
- Leading the management and execution of asset-backed financing transactions
- Reading and understanding the legal documents necessary on each transaction
- Engaging directly with lenders and other stakeholders to support communication and efficient execution
- Partnering with internal groups including Portfolio Management, Finance and Legal to align priorities and drive results
- Developing market fluency through analysis of comparable transactions, rating agency and lender feedback and ABS primary market data to inform execution decisions
This role is designed for a motivated professional who brings strong project management fundamentals, attention to detail and a process-driven mindset. The VP will be expected to independently manage competing priorities with discipline, communicate clearly across audiences and operate as a collaborative, low-ego teammate. Over time, this role offers a clear path to become a trusted partner to Bayview’s investment teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the execution of structured finance transactions in a variety of asset classes
- Prepare materials for the Portfolio Management team that inform investment committee decisions and ensure competitiveness in asset acquisitions
- Manage transaction processes and documentation, coordinating with counsel and counterparties to ensure terms are accurately reflected and execution is timely and organized
- Manage closing and funding logistics in coordination with Finance, Treasury, Operations and external counterparties
- Support relationship management with broker dealers, rating agencies, financing partners, and other deal related counterparties developing the professional presence to represent Bayview externally and building trusted relationships over time
- Monitor primary market data, comparable transactions and rating agency feedback to synthesize insights which help shape financing strategy
- Demonstrate the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to unfamiliar asset classes and complex capital structures, building expertise through execution
- Manage KYC procedures
- Administrative tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in structured finance, debt capital markets, investment banking or commercial banking
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with solid academic background
- Paralegal certificate holder or candidate a plus
SKILLS:
- Solid foundation in structured finance and credit markets, with working knowledge of financing mechanics and capacity to broaden expertise in asset-backed products
- Ability to review and negotiate term sheet and legal documentation for business concerns under tight timelines, coordinating effectively with counsel as well as internal and external counterparties
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging internal stakeholders and external partners
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative and adaptable, with intellectual curiosity to learn new products and capital structures quickly
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using Excel and PowerPoint for preparation of external counterparty facing diligence materials
- Familiarity with Bloomberg and other financial analytics tools a plus
- Proficiency in SQL
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Paralegal certification a plus
LOCATION and COMPENSATION:
- This role will be based in Denver, Colorado
- This role will be 100% on-site, in office.
- The compensation range for this position will be between $145,000 – 175,000 base and include a bonus structure.
- Salary may vary based on work experience, market conditions, location, and qualifications/training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
EEOC:
Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.