Vice President, Capital Markets and Fund Operations

As the Vice President of Capital Markets and Fund Operations at Achieve, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Your core responsibility will be to cultivate essential relationships, emphasizing deal generation and driving growth for Achieve Personal Loans, Achieve Home Loans, and the Freedom Consumer Credit Fund. You will play a pivotal role in the execution of financing transactions, and you will lead the development of internal capabilities to secure capital, encompassing various financing strategies and strategic capital initiatives. Furthermore, you will oversee the entire deal process, spanning from system requirements and data analysis to transaction structuring, cash flow modeling, and overall transaction execution. Additionally, the role involves sourcing and managing Limited Partner capital and relationships for our highly successful consumer credit fund, Freedom Consumer Credit Fund ("FCCF"), which manages approximately $1 billion in assets under management (AuM).

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide analytical and modeling support, offer innovative structuring insights, assist in financing agreement negotiations, and oversee all facets of ABS transaction execution.
•    Structure complex financial transactions to optimize returns while managing risks effectively.
•    Manage engagements with underwriters, rating agencies, issuer counsel, accountants, and trustees.
•    Effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and investors
•    Prepare compelling presentations for rating agencies and investors.
•    Coordinate the due diligence process for rating agencies and underwriters.
•    Collaborate closely with legal counsel to develop financing documents and transaction prospectuses.
•    Organize institutional investor roadshows.
•    Partner effectively with ABS underwriters, syndicate desks, and sales teams at major investment banks to facilitate deal execution and optimize capital structures.
•    Act as a liaison with key external transaction stakeholders, including rating agencies, issuer counsel, underwriter counsel, and trustees. Ensure seamless coordination with Achieve's Risk Management, Servicing, Legal, Treasury, and Accounting functions for successful deal execution.
 

•    A seasoned professional in the field of Senior Structured Finance with direct experience in structuring and executing securities offerings supported by unsecured consumer installment loans.
•    A minimum of 15 years' extensive experience in structuring and executing ABS transactions.
•    Profound expertise in modeling deal cash flows, structuring transactions, negotiating financing agreements, and executing ABS offerings.
•    In-depth knowledge of private capital investors, market structure, new issue products, corporate finance, and market trends.
•    A demonstrated ability to conceive, execute, and effectively communicate innovative structuring features.
•    Established relationships with financing partners and institutional investors.
•    Confidence in pitching ideas and deals to buy side accounts.
•    Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills, with a proven track record of effectively preparing and presenting information to decision-makers.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•    Solid quantitative problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
•    Self-disciplined, detail-oriented, highly motivated, and proactive.
•    Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
•    Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, Business); a Master's degree from a top-tier institution is a strong advantage.
If you are a distinguished professional in the field of structured finance, possess deep insights into ABS transactions, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we invite you to join us at Achieve. Here, you can contribute significantly to shaping the future of personal finance, all while prioritizing your well-being and establishing a fulfilling career.
 

Salary Range: $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits. This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Meet Achieve
Join our innovative team at Achieve, a pioneering digital personal finance company dedicated to transforming the financial landscape for everyday individuals. We specialize in providing personalized financial solutions, leveraging proprietary data and analytics to empower our members to thrive financially. Our comprehensive range of offerings includes personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools, and education. At Achieve, we prioritize our members' well-being, treating them as individuals and not just account numbers. Join us in making a meaningful impact, fostering a sense of belonging, building a fulfilling career, and prioritizing your own well-being.

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