Associate, RMBS Structuring & Advisory

About Redding Ridge Asset Management Redding Ridge Asset Management LLC was established and seeded by Apollo Global Management, Inc. in 2016. As of September 30, 2025, Redding Ridge manages approximately $44.5 billion in assets. The firm primarily serves as a collateral manager for CLO transactions and warehouse facilities in the U.S. and Europe, and it provides structuring and advisory services to issuers across a range of asset classes. The Structuring & Advisory team manages Redding’s ~$44 billion of debt across broadly syndicated CLOs and senior unsecured bonds. The team acts as the main structuring partner for Apollo’s Private Credit and Asset‑Backed Finance initiatives, supporting the 16 origination platforms, multiple issuance shelves, and a wide array of strategic partnerships. Since 2020, the team has helped structure and issue more than $225 billion of rated debt. Primary Responsibilities The Associate supports Apollo’s global RMBS securitization platform across deal execution, analytics, and rating agency engagement, working closely with senior structurers, traders, and Apollo platform companies. The role requires a buy‑side structurer mentality—owning the risk and analytics on every deliverable. Deal Execution Support senior structurers across RMBS transactions including agency, jumbo, Non‑QM, CES, HELOC, and RPL/NPL portfolios. Drive execution timelines by tracking deliverables across all transaction parties. Partner with Apollo, Athene, and other platform companies, legal counsel, bank partners, and rating agencies to move deals from launch through pricing and close. Review and provide input on term sheets, PPMs, and offering documents. Analytics & Modeling Build, maintain, and automate Intex and Excel cash‑flow models for rating agency and internal scenarios, including waterfall mechanics and bond cash‑flow analytics. Perform loan tape analysis: stratification, data validation, and tape‑to‑tape diligence on designated collateral. Run securitization arbitrage on market pools and maintain the arbitrage blotter. Track securitization‑designated loan performance, settlement, and diligence status; produce daily pricing runs to inform market risk. Maintain market‑colored database and transaction comp sheets to inform arbitrage inputs and structural calibration. Prepare securitization structure reports for review by traders to inform pricing decisions on a daily basis or ad‑hoc. Maintain and optimize current pools slated for securitization. Rating Agency & Documentation Run rating agency models to derive collateral assumptions and stress scenarios that inform structural decisions. Prepare rating agency presentations and manage agency engagement through close. Support documentation review and structural negotiation alongside senior structurers and counsel. Marketing & Process Prepare investor marketing materials, roadshow decks, and pricing supplements. Coordinate with banks, syndicate, and trading through pricing and closing. Contribute to post‑close surveillance and ongoing portfolio analytics. Qualifications and Experience 3+ years of RMBS structuring experience; experience at investment banks or other RMBS issuers is preferred. Proficient in Intex (Dealmaker and Calc) and Excel cash‑flow modeling; VBA is a plus. Programming languages such as C# and C++ are a plus. Familiarity with various mortgage products, how they are modeled, and their associated economics. Working knowledge of agency methodologies across RMBS. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly. Highly organized with strong time management; proven ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously under tight deadlines. Thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Intellectually curious, detail‑oriented, and receptive to constructive feedback. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, or a related field with strong academic credentials. Pay Range $175,000 – $200,000 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Redding Ridge Asset Management and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Redding Ridge Asset Management