Structured Finance Intern

Summary

Join Assured Guaranty as an intern in the Global Structured Finance Group and assist with tasks such as market research, underwriting transactions, and coordinating actions with other departments. Develop skills in structured finance markets and asset classes, communication, presentation, and research related skills.

Requirements

• Pursuing bachelor's degree in finance, insurance, economics, statistics, accounting, or related field preferred (or pursuing career in finance related field)
• Detail oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be highly motivated, self-driven, collaborative, a strong communicator and able to multi-task several projects at a time
• Confident self-starter who can operate with minimal supervision
• Ambition to develop skills for analyzing and projecting asset/liability cash flows
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the group's junior and senior professionals in all aspects of structured finance origination
• Conduct market research and industry reviews for an array of asset classes (utilizing resources such as rating agency reports, Bloomberg, etc.)
• Assist in all aspects of underwriting of transactions, including deal screening, market research, credit memos and internal presentations
• Participate in meetings internally with senior management and externally with clients
• Coordinate actions with other departments or groups as necessary
• Review sections of transaction legal documentation and translate findings within the group

Benefits

• Weekly all-firm catered breakfast (Tuesday) and lunch (Wednesday)
• Intern-specific meals and events