2026 Summer Analyst - Asset-Backed Finance

Description

Start Date: May 2026

The Asset-Backed Finance Group (“ABFG”) Summer Analyst will support senior team members in all aspects of Asset Backed Securitization (“ABS”) or Corporate Credit Securitization (“CCS”) advisory, credit analysis, credit underwriting, client marketing, and deal execution.The ABS and CCS businesses provide debt and debt advisory services to U.S. based companies and middle market credit managers.

At the conclusion of the 10-week internship program, high-performing interns will be considered for a potential offer for direct employment (post-graduation) into the Asset-Backed Finance team in either Stamford, CT (ABS) or Charlotte, NC (CCS).

Job Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of CCS and/or ABS lending transaction origination, execution, and ongoing maintenance
• Support ABFG business management and reporting
• Support the preparation of underwriting memos, transaction analysis and summaries
• Participate in transaction due diligence calls and meetings
• Perform market analysis and research as needed
• Work collaboratively with key internal constituents and external transaction participants in support of ABFG initiatives, including Portfolio Management and Credit Risk Management.
• Monitor and research capital markets trends with focus on collateralized loan obligation developments
• Maintain internal deal and market databases
• Contribute to business and client pitch & data management processes

Qualifications:

• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
• Current students enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor’s program, graduating between Winter 2026 – Spring 2027 OR current students enrolled in a graduate program, graduating between Winter 2026 – Spring 2027
• Minimum GPA of 3.2; Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Please include your cumulative GPA on your resume.
• Relevant work experience, leadership experience or coursework in Finance, Accounting or Economics is preferred but all majors will be considered. 
• Strong analytical skills and software skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency is required.
• Candidates must currently be a U.S. Resident to be eligible for this program.
• Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for intern / full time Analyst positions and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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