Capital Markets Asset Based Finance Origination

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Asset Based Origination Team. The team is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and executing asset based transactions across various asset classes including auto loans, equipment leases, consumer loans, credit cards, and esoteric assets encompassing senior financings, whole loan forward flow purchases, equity investments and customized structured solutions. This role involves working with both private and public investment strategies within the firm.

In this role, you will focus on asset sourcing and collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers on deal structuring and execution. You will work effectively within a team environment, balancing collaboration with a clear focus on sourcing assets. Additionally, you will partner with Product Strategists to develop new investment products. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, leading transaction execution, and supporting capital markets activities.

The ideal candidate will bring deep understanding of Asset Backed Finance markets, transaction structuring, and significant market connectivity, strong analytical skills and excellent interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Origination & Client Coverage:
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with originators, lenders, financial sponsors, and other risk origination avenues.
  • Identify new opportunities, structure customized securitization solutions and create unique bilateral opportunities for PIMCO to deploy capital.
• Transaction Structuring & Execution:
  • Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of ABS deals, working closely with PM Team, analytics and other internal resources from term sheet to closing.
  • Work with potential sources of risk to develop bilateral solutions that fit PIMCO’s capital while maintaining a relative value and risk focused mindset.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Partner with PM, analyst, legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure smooth execution.
  • Mentor early-career team members and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in structured finance.
• Strong knowledge of securitization markets and deal structuring.
• Ability to drive results in close collaboration with Portfolio Managers, Product Strategists, Account Managers, and other PIMCO professionals.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deals and stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses are required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree and/or CFA is preferred.

Preferred Asset Class Experience

• Ideal experience across a wide range of asset classes encompassing both traditional securitization avenues but also more innovative products.
• Auto Loans / Leases
• Credit Cards / Personal Loans
• Equipment Finance
• Marketplace Lending
• Esoteric ABS (solar, timeshare, whole business, etc.)
• Digital Infrastructure
• Intellectual Property
• Transportation

Benefits

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.