Experienced Analyst, Asset-Backed Finance

We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory and valuations and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in 25+ offices in 16 countries, we offer an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

Lincoln International is seeking Analysts to join our rapidly growing Valuations & Opinions Group (VOG). Successful candidates have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, want to develop their professional and personal skills and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading valuations practice.

The Analyst position within the Valuations & Opinions Group provides an excellent opportunity to become an expert in valuations. The Analyst serves as the analytical and organizational anchor for the Valuations & Opinions Group. Responsibilities at Lincoln International are often more entrepreneurial than at other firms providing self-motivated individuals with many opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and growing platform. Successful Analysts are assertive, motivated self-starters with the desire and potential to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

We envision the Valuations and Opinions Analyst will be initially tasked with the following:

• Preparing, completing, and ensuring the accuracy of financial models and sophisticated valuation analyses
• Writing valuation reports and presentations
• Valuation and analysis of amongst other things, mortgage whole loans, student loans, consumer loans as well as RMBS, CMBS, CLO, ABS, and other structured finance securities

Development and maintenance of valuation models for complex financial instruments including private structured finance securities

Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members across multiple geographies

Interacting with clients and preparing deliverables

Maintaining proprietary valuation databases

Tracking the capital markets and analyzing any changes within the markets

Preparing marketing materials for meetings with potential clients

Supporting the senior members of the Valuations & Opinions Group

Qualifications:

The Analyst position at Lincoln International is extremely challenging, offers an excellent learning experience and provides a solid foundation upon which an individual can build a future business career. Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with Lincoln’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Assertive, articulate, and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong collaborator who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment

Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals

Ability to demonstrate good judgment and handle highly confidential information in a professional manner

Additional Qualifications:

• Six months to two years of structured products experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics from top tier institution.
• Strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate, if applicable)
• Proficiency at financial modeling with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong writing skills and experience with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Effective organizational skills and the aptitude to manage people and work products
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with teammates and clients
• One year of professional experience in valuations, corporate finance, fixed income or accounting is strongly preferred
  
  

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