Director- Structured Finance- Nelnet Bank

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer professional services company consumer loan originator and servicer payments processor renewable energy solutions and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years Nelnet has been serving its customers associates and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team youre part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live learn and work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead new structured finance deals from inception to closing.

• Perform complex financial modeling of cash flows and debt/equity structures.

• Oversee the loan portfolio purchase and participation process. Collaborate with Bank Officers to complete required credit and risk analysis.

• Ongoing oversight and reporting of structured finance transactions.

• Assess the creditworthiness and analyze collateral pools and stress tests.

• Oversee the preparation of materials and documentation for complex transactions. Review and analyze key transaction documents like term sheets and loan agreements.

• Manage project timelines.

• Stay informed about market conditions regulatory changes and evolving trends.

• Influence and help improve financial acumen and understanding across Nelnet Bank leadership team.

• Collaborates with other leaders in Nelnet Bank in defining strategy/solutions. Assist in identifying strategic opportunities to drive long-term resilient returns. Participates in management decisions.

• Acts as liaison between Nelnet Bank and Nelnet Financial Services Capital Markets team as it relates to complex financial transactions.

• Assist the Director of Accounting and Finance and the Chief Financial Officer in completing and overseeing other accounting and finance activities including month-end and quarter-end close and reporting.

• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for senior leadership as required.

• Interfaces with clients investors external auditors and regulators.

• Contribute to Continuous Process Improvement including potential changes improvements and continual self-improvement.

• Participates in strategy with leaders on creating an awesome work environment and recruitment and retention of associates.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree required in in Finance Accounting or Economics.

• Advanced degree or certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of related structured finance experience with a proven record of success.

• Financial modeling and cash flow analysis preferred

• Accounting or auditing experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of structured finance including financial markets instruments and asset classes.

• Exceptional Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft and other analytical tools.

• Energy Drive and Motivation: Embraces challenges enthusiastically then executes relentlessly.

• Consistent High Quality Results: Establishes credibility.

• Effective interaction with all teams: Earns the respect of others.

• Efficiency/Accountability: Allocates time efficiently focusing on ever-shifting priorities; continually seeks ways to improve individual and team productivity.

• Highly accountable and able to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Confident Communication Style: Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; displays confidence in expressing opinions and in offering a point of view.

• Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies; flexibility to handle pressure coming from all directions simultaneously.

• Excellent presentation skills and report development.

• Excellent skills in analytic problem solving.

• Independent decision making and strategic thinking.

• Demonstrated ability to lead professionals through influence.

Our benefits package includes 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 and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion/creed national origin gender sex marital status age disability use of a guide dog or service animal sexual orientation military/veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

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Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.