Associate 2 - SFG

 Roles & responsibilities 
Provide lender due diligence services and Regulation AB compliance services to international banks, lending institutions, and capital market participants involved in asset-based lending and asset-backed securities transactions
Support Regulation AB engagements by examining clients' compliance with servicing criteria prescribed under Item 1122(d) of SEC Regulation AB with respect to asset backed securities transactions
Perform testing procedures and substantively evaluate servicing activities, reconciliations, cash movements, investor reporting processes, and supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Perform agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements 
Identify weaknesses and noncompliance, make recommendations to enhance ABS servicers; internal control procedures and processes, and help clients to interpret the extent of various Regulation AB criteria applicability
Assist in the design and execution of audit and compliance testing procedures, identify control weaknesses and potential instances of noncompliance, and contribute recommendations to strengthen servicing operations, internal controls, and business processes
Analyze financial statements, accounting records, including trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory reports, and borrowing base schedules to assess the financial health and collateral position of borrowers

Perform detailed financial and operational analyses to identify key business risks, assess collateral quality, evaluate working capital trends, collateral quality, key risk areas, and lending considerations
Prepare comprehensive diligence databooks, financial analyses, and presentation materials in accordance with firm standards and specific engagement requirements
Develop meaningful questions for management and target companies by interpreting historical trends, operational metrics, and financial performance indicators identified during the diligence process
Collaborate closely with engagement teams, onshore counterparts, and project leadership to ensure timely completion of projects, proactive communication of issues, and adherence to engagement timelines
Perform quality checks and detailed reviews of reports, workpapers, and engagement deliverables to ensure consistency, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards
Leverage technology, AI and data analytics tools and other automation solutions to improve efficiency and enhance the quality of engagement deliverables
 

Responsibilities

 Roles & responsibilities 
Provide lender due diligence services and Regulation AB compliance services to international banks, lending institutions, and capital market participants involved in asset-based lending and asset-backed securities transactions
Support Regulation AB engagements by examining clients' compliance with servicing criteria prescribed under Item 1122(d) of SEC Regulation AB with respect to asset backed securities transactions
Perform testing procedures and substantively evaluate servicing activities, reconciliations, cash movements, investor reporting processes, and supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Perform agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements 
Identify weaknesses and noncompliance, make recommendations to enhance ABS servicers; internal control procedures and processes, and help clients to interpret the extent of various Regulation AB criteria applicability
Assist in the design and execution of audit and compliance testing procedures, identify control weaknesses and potential instances of noncompliance, and contribute recommendations to strengthen servicing operations, internal controls, and business processes
Analyze financial statements, accounting records, including trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory reports, and borrowing base schedules to assess the financial health and collateral position of borrowers

Perform detailed financial and operational analyses to identify key business risks, assess collateral quality, evaluate working capital trends, collateral quality, key risk areas, and lending considerations
Prepare comprehensive diligence databooks, financial analyses, and presentation materials in accordance with firm standards and specific engagement requirements
Develop meaningful questions for management and target companies by interpreting historical trends, operational metrics, and financial performance indicators identified during the diligence process
Collaborate closely with engagement teams, onshore counterparts, and project leadership to ensure timely completion of projects, proactive communication of issues, and adherence to engagement timelines
Perform quality checks and detailed reviews of reports, workpapers, and engagement deliverables to ensure consistency, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards
Leverage technology, AI and data analytics tools and other automation solutions to improve efficiency and enhance the quality of engagement deliverables
 

Mandatory  technical & functional skills

Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint) 
Understanding of Asset Based Lending and Asset Based Securitization market
Familiarity with SEC reporting and servicing standards for asset backed securities
Strong business writing skills and experience in preparing and reviewing client deliverables
Strong attention to detail 
 

Qualifications

 This role is for you if you have  the below
Educational qualifications 
Bachelors’ degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college/university; CA / CFA / MBA (Specialization in Finance)

Work experience
A minimum of 1 to 2 years of practical experience in conducting comprehensive financial statement analysis, coupled with a strong academic background in accounting and securitization