Vice President, Asset-Backed Finance at Lincoln International in London

Job description

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Connect with us to learn more at www.lincolninternational.com . At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts . Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration. Our employees work in office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. The Opportunity Lincoln International is seeking a motivated professional to join its Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) team within the Valuations & Opinions Group in London. The team provides valuation and financial advisory services across structured credit, securitisations and other complex or illiquid financial instruments. The role offers exposure to UK, European and international markets, collaboration with colleagues across Lincoln International’s global platform and the opportunity to contribute to a growing, entrepreneurial practice. Vice Presidents lead complex structured credit valuation engagements, provide technical and quality-control oversight, develop junior professionals and act as senior client contacts. They are expected to exercise independent valuation judgement and support the growth of Lincoln International’s ABF practice. Key Responsibilities • Lead valuation engagements across a range of structured credit and asset-backed financial instruments, including CLOs, SRTs, consumer and auto ABS, RMBS, CMBS, fund finance and other complex or illiquid credit investments. • Determine appropriate valuation methodologies, assess key assumptions and market inputs, and review valuation conclusions for complex or illiquid securities. • Oversee the development and review of financial models, including collateral cash flows, transaction waterfalls and scenario analyses. • Provide quality-control oversight and ensure valuation conclusions are appropriately supported, documented and consistent with applicable fair value principles, including IFRS 13 and, where relevant, ASC 820. • Serve as a primary client contact, present and defend valuation conclusions, and address technical questions from clients, auditors and other stakeholders. • Lead, train