Credit Investor and Pricing Analyst at Aquafinance in Remote

Credit Investor and Pricing Analyst Location: Remote - United States The Credit Investor & Pricing Analyst evaluates the credit impact of complex consumer financing structures—including asset-backed securitizations (ABS), warehouse credit facilities, and other structured finance vehicles—and supports the pricing of new consumer loans to optimize risk-adjusted returns. Essential Functions Analyze complex financing structures and underlying collateral pools, including ABS transactions and warehouse facilities Develop trend reporting to track actual vs. modeled performance across structural features such as credit enhancements, advance rates, covenants, loss triggers, and prepayment rates Assess how structural components impact deal performance and return profiles Build and maintain financial models to project returns on consumer loan portfolios and funding costs Support pricing strategies for new consumer loans to optimize profitability and risk-adjusted returns Conduct sensitivity analyses (e.g., default rates, credit costs, product structure) to inform pricing and risk mitigation decisions Recommend interest rates, yield targets, and advance rates based on data insights and market benchmarks Support structuring of financing transactions by recommending credit enhancements and risk mitigation strategies Evaluate and suggest collateral requirements, triggers, and covenants (e.g., delinquency or loss triggers) Partner with senior team members to optimize deal structures for investor protection and capital efficiency Collaborate with Credit, Finance, Capital Markets, and Servicing teams to develop reporting and financial models Partner with Credit Analytics to ensure consistency in assumptions and outputs Clearly communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field is required, or commensurate work experience, required 7 years of experience in credit analysis, financial modeling, or a related role within financial services Experience in consumer lending, structured finance, banking, or credit investing strongly preferred Strong understanding of credit risk fundamentals and structured finance products Familiarity with consumer lending products (e.g., personal loans, auto loans, credit cards, student loans) and their funding structures (ABS, warehouse facilities) Knowledge of credit metrics such as FICO, debt-to-income, default rates, and credit enhancement techniques Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling Experience building cash flow models, performing sensitivity analyses, and working with large datasets Familiarity with portfolio analysis techniques (e.g., cohort, vintage/static pool analysis) Experience with SQL, Python, or similar tools is a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex analysis clearly Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build effective working relationships Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, visualize, talk, hear, and handle or touch objects or controls. The employee may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds. This position is an office-based position where you must be able to sit for long periods of time. The employee will be working on a computer 90% of the time.