Asset-Backed Securitization & Financing (“ABS&F”) - Associate - NEW YORK

Job ID: 99842555728Posted: 2026-08-28Location: New York, New York, United StatesSalary: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00Category: Banking & International, Investment BankingCompany: CitiJob DescriptionAsset-Backed Securitization & Financing (“ABS&F”) structures and executes Asset-Backed Securitizations (ABS) and lending facilities across a wide range of consumer and commercial asset classes including automobile and equipment loans, leases, and floorplan, consumer and commercial credit cards, industrial transportation assets (aviation, rail and containers), student loans, personal loans, SME loans, solar loan and leases, home improvement loans, handset receivables, digital infrastructure and other esoteric asset classes.ABS&F offers our clients the ability to monetize stable, recurring asset cash flows through bankruptcy-remote vehicles. Transactions are executed both in the capital markets (where Citi places the financings with institutional investors) and lending facilities funded through Citi’s commercial paper conduits and balance sheet.ABS&F offers a unique perspective as an underwriter of capital markets transactions, as well as credit analyst for lending transactions. ABS&F also advises clients on balance sheet management, transaction execution and often provides secured financing and advice in conjunction with event driven transactions including M&As and restructurings.Our clients include leading captive and independent financial companies, banks, and corporates – both in the US and abroad. Our group regularly collaborates with analytics, trading, sales, syndicate, derivatives, corporate banking and investment banking professionals across the organization. Members of our securitization team are located in various cities around the world including New York, Hong Kong, London and Sydney.Citi is a market leader in both traditional and non-traditional ABS asset classes and is consistently a top ranked practitioner in the market.Associate Role:Our group typically works in small transaction teams (2-4 team members) and seeks a high level of participation and collaboration from all members.Responsibilities and Opportunities:Learn about fixed income markets, corporate capital structures and securitization markets Associates will work in deal teams to structure and originate transactions for our clients and will be responsible to:Develop rating agency materials and presentations to support the transaction’s ratingsReview structuring models and prepare transaction analyticsWork with transaction parties (issuer, lawyers and accountants) to develop offering documentsDevelop materials for the sales and syndication processRespond to investor inquiries and aggregate investor feedbackCoordinate meetings and execute administrative requirementsIn a lending capacity Associates will be responsible to:Review performance and risk of assetsAssess pricing and benchmark to comparable transactionsAnalyze risk-weighted returns and regulatory capitalWork with colleagues to develop credit materials and facilitate the approval processFacilitate transaction execution with our operations teamMonitor transactions on an ongoing basisAssociates will work to prepare ABS market update materials and pitch books for current and prospective clientsParticipate in client discussionsCollaborate with senior ABS bankers and other internal parties on regular way and strategic transactionsAnalyze market trends and relative value of ABS productsDevelop advanced Excel, PowerPoint and ABS modelling skillsKey Skills & Experience:Detail-oriented, organized and able to work as part of a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong quantitative skills; familiarity with Microsoft Excel requiredAssociates in the group will gain a deep understanding of market dynamics, including the drivers of spread movements and investor sentiment, as well as invaluable technical skills3-4 years of relevant experienceBachelor’s degree in finance or closely related areas of Business Administration Master's degree in Business Administration preferredExperience in evaluating financing transactions and structures Experience creating financial analysesAbility to work with teams and track business development (collect research, analyze industry trends) Series 79, 7 and 63 licenses (can be obtained upon hire)Education:Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experienceThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Institutional Banking------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Investment Banking------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$150,000.00 - $175,000.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. 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