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TwentyFour Asset Management. European ABS Analyst, Portfolio Management

TwentyFour Asset Management. European ABS Analyst, Portfolio Management

Posted 12 May by eFinancialCareers
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An opportunity has arisen within TwentyFour Asset Management LLP ("TwentyFour"), an award-winning fixed income boutique of the Switzerland-based Vontobel Group, for a portfolio management role, in our Asset-Backed Securities team (ABS).

The position will be based at TwentyFour's office in the City of London, with hybrid working in place to reflect how our people work best.

With over £18bn under management, the firm has grown rapidly since inception in 2008, and prides itself on a collaborative and team-based approach. The firm's culture is client-focused and committed to delivering performance, with an emphasis on idea generation and a collegiate dynamic. We value our diverse culture, and we ensure we do what's right for our people as individuals, with different strengths and needs. We are talented, and enjoy working together to achieve great things, whilst importantly balancing that with life outside of work.

What would your role be?
The ABS team covers all aspects of the (Public and Private) European ABS market, from Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) to Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs) and invests on investment grade as well as high yield ABS for a diverse range of clients and funds. With this role you will be supporting the Portfolio Managers with new and existing investments as well as engaging with the broader firm, investment banks and clients. We offer unparalleled training and stimulating, hands-on experience designed to further develop your career in asset management. Due to the flat nature of the team structure you will work directly with other analysts as well as the senior Portfolio Managers. We promote everyone in the firm to join and actively engage during both firm wide asset allocation and ABS team credit committees.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Underwriting and credit analysis ABS, including lender and servicer due diligence
  • Cashflow modelling of ABS transactions
  • Project management of underwriting new investments
  • Take part in investment committee meetings and weekly validation meetings that set the strategic outlook for the Funds
  • Ongoing monitoring of existing positions
  • Market research to support investment approach
  • Build and maintain counterparty relationships
  • Data and analytics to support Portfolio Managers and Sales with investor updates and associated materials


What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate should have 1 to 3 years' experience in asset-backed markets, as an analyst or portfolio manager, and should be able to contribute to team discussions and investment decisions immediately.

Skills
  • Exceptional credit analytical skills and knowledge of the European ABS markets, economic indicators, and geopolitical events affecting fixed income markets
  • Experience with Bloomberg and Intex or equivalent systems
  • Self motivated to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
  • While our focus is Europe, a basic understanding of ABS from other jurisdictions or other sectors will be considered.


Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form .

Reference: 52636235

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