Experienced Associate, Asset-Backed Finance

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering 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 .

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

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Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.

Our employees work in-office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lincoln International is seeking an Associate to join our rapidly growing Valuations & Opinions Group with fixed income structured product experience. 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 Associate position at Lincoln International involves interacting closely with the firm’s senior bankers and clients’ senior executives. Our Associates are heavily involved in every aspect of a valuation and ultimately, master the ability to execute a valuation from start-to-finish. In addition, Associates are expected to contribute to Analysts’ development and support new business development efforts.

The Associate, Asset-Backed Finance position within the Valuations & Opinions Group provides an excellent opportunity to become an expert in valuations. 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 Associates are assertive, motivated self-starters with the desire and potential to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, completing, and reviewing financial models and sophisticated valuation analyses
• Writing and reviewing 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
• Drive the development and refinement of valuation models and approaches to determine valuation inputs, including loss and prepayment vectors, as well as appropriate secondary market spreads
• Coordinating recurring valuation projects with team members including providing oversight to analysts
• 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

Qualifications:

The Associate, Asset-Backed Finance 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.

• Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements and various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.)
• Proficiency at financial modeling with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Two to five years of structured products experience
• Structuring, trading, or whole loan modelling experience desirable
• 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
• Four to six years of professional experience in valuations preferred, but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics from top tier institution; strong academic record (both undergraduate and graduate)

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 Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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