Financial Analyst

Key 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 and loan portfolio management and help stay on top of ongoing activities.

Contribute to reporting and analysis for the Banks investment and loan portfolios.

Collaborate closely with the Banks leaders as well as the Nelnet Financial Services Capital Markets team 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.

Annual compensation range for this role is $60000 - $93000 depending on experience.

At this time we are only considering candidates who currently reside in the Lincoln NE area. Relocation assistance is not available

This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates living within 30 miles of an office location to work remotely for part of the week while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence three days per week.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business finance accounting 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. SQL Python or experience with data tools is a plus.

Interest in learning industry modeling tools (e.g. Intex) and structured finance analytics.

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.

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.

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