Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer and financial services provider. The Investment Associate will support investment underwriting and decision-making processes while assisting with financial modeling and analysis, contributing to structured finance activities and investment portfolio management.
Responsibilities
• Support investment underwriting and decision-making processes, in an analytical capacity.
• Assist in modeling and analytics for financial investments, including asset cash-flow, liability modeling, stress testing and sensitivity analysis.
• Help analyze data tapes, historical performance, proxy data, and other inputs to develop performance insights.
• Assist with performance forecasting and scenario evaluation, assessing resiliency under varying assumptions.
• Participate in investment portfolio management and help stay on top of ongoing activities.
• Contribute to reporting and analysis for Nelnet and Nelnet Bank investment portfolios.
• Collaborate closely with senior team members and gain exposure to structured finance techniques, including ABS structuring, securitization processes, and rating agency materials.
• Support the structuring and evaluation of new asset originations, discreet pool purchases, forward flow programs, and other structured cash-flow investments.
• Understanding financing structure options, including exposure to performance triggers and leverage mechanics.
• Contribute to identifying data insights and trends within collateral performance and help synthesize findings for the broader team.
Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in finance, analytics, structured products, investment analysis, or related fields.
• Familiarity with structured finance concepts, financial modeling, and cash-flow analysis.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel required.
• Curiosity and interest in developing deeper expertise in cash-flow modeling, stress testing, and structured investment analysis.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn from senior analysts and contribute collaboratively.
• SQL, Python, or experience with data tools is a plus.
• Interest in learning industry modeling tools (e.g., Intex) and structured finance analytics.
Benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA and FSA
• Generous earned time off
• 401K/student loan repayment
• Life insurance & AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance-based incentive pay
• Short- and long-term disability
• Robust wellness program
Company Overview
• Nelnet provides business, communications, and financial services. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://nelnetinc.com.
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