Investment Analyst, Deal Structuring

Bracebridge Capital, LLC is a leading hedge fund manager with approximately $12 billion of net assets under management.  The firm pursues investment strategies primarily within the global fixed income markets with the objectives of capital preservation and absolute return without significant correlation to equity, interest rate and foreign exchange markets.  Established in 1994, Bracebridge manages private investment funds that serve endowments, foundations, pension funds and other institutional and high-net-worth investors.

Approximately 160 employees operate from our office located in Boston’s historic Back Bay. The entrepreneurial and collaborative culture at Bracebridge rewards and supports motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic and intellectually curious individuals. We believe our firm’s greatest asset is the people who work here.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our Structured Products team. This ideal candidate is someone with a strong background in structured finance, a deep understanding of both U.S. and European markets, and a passion for developing innovative, value-driven deal structures. You will play a key role in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions across a range of asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Structure securitized product deals, with a focus on both U.S. and European-based assets.
• Drive deal structuring efforts, including valuation analysis, scenario modeling, and optimization strategies.
• Negotiate key transaction terms with external counterparties, including issuers, servicers, and trading partners.
• Partner with internal legal, accounting, tax, and risk teams to coordinate deal execution and ensure compliance with investment guidelines.
• Evaluate new opportunities in structured credit markets, proposing bespoke solutions that align with Bracebridge’s investment strategy.
• Leverage internal models and analytics to ensure optimal execution and pricing strategies.
• Analyze credit enhancement mechanisms and structural protections to support investment decisions.
• Serve as a key liaison with trading desks, issuers, servicers, and other market participants.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on whole loan mortgage opportunities (residential, CMBS), warehouse financing, and related structured products.
• Engage in market dialogue to stay abreast of trends in securitized products, legal frameworks, and regulatory developments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field; top academic credentials preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in securitized product structuring, ideally with exposure to both U.S. and European markets.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in modeling and structured finance analytics.
• Strong modeling and analytical skills, including experience with tools such as Intex and Bloomberg; programming proficiency (VBA, C#, or SQL) is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex deal processes independently, from structuring to execution.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.