Trading Associate - Structured Credit Products
Clear Haven Capital Management, LLC, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
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Company Overview Clear Haven is an investment manager specializing in asset-backed specialty finance across public and private credit markets. Headquartered in New York with a second location in Boulder, Clear Haven's team has decades of experience in trading, structuring, and investing in transactions backed by financial assets. The firm manages structured product strategies spanning asset-backed private credit and asset-backed securities, offering solutions such as bespoke asset-backed financing for specialty finance companies and opportunistic investments in financial assets. Clear Haven is recognized for its expertise in structured credit and its ability to deliver innovative financing solutions, targeting strong risk-adjusted returns for investors.
Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated
Trading Associate
to support our
Structured Credit Products
desk. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an understanding of structured credit markets, and a keen interest in financial modeling and trading strategies. This role will involve working closely with senior traders, structurers, and risk managers to enhance trading performance and optimize portfolio strategies. This is a full time, on-site position in our Boulder, CO office.
Key Responsibilities
Support traders in analyzing and executing trades in structured credit products, including ABS, MBS, CLOs, and other structured products.
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate pricing, risk, and return profiles of structured credit instruments.
Monitor market trends, economic data, and industry developments to provide real-time insights and trading recommendations.
Perform pre-trade and post-trade analysis, ensuring efficient execution and risk management.
Support portfolio optimization efforts by identifying relative value opportunities and risk-adjusted trade ideas.
Collaborate with structuring and research teams to enhance trading strategies and quantitative models.
Maintain and improve trading tools, databases, and analytics platforms.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, summarizing market developments and trade performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in trading, research, or structuring within structured credit markets preferred.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel. Experience with Python, VBA, or SQL a plus.
Knowledge of fixed income products, credit markets, and securitized products.
Familiarity with financial modeling, risk management frameworks, and pricing methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Prior experience on a structured products trading desk or structured credit analytics/research role.
Exposure to trading platforms such as Bloomberg, Intex, or Yield Book.
CFA or FRM certification is a plus.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting structured credit markets.
Salary / Benefits
Expected yearly compensation: $150,000 - $250,000
20 Days PTO per year in addition to paid Holidays
Employer Sponsored Medical / Dental / Vision
Matching 401(k)
Monthly Commuter and Wellness stipends
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Company Overview Clear Haven is an investment manager specializing in asset-backed specialty finance across public and private credit markets. Headquartered in New York with a second location in Boulder, Clear Haven's team has decades of experience in trading, structuring, and investing in transactions backed by financial assets. The firm manages structured product strategies spanning asset-backed private credit and asset-backed securities, offering solutions such as bespoke asset-backed financing for specialty finance companies and opportunistic investments in financial assets. Clear Haven is recognized for its expertise in structured credit and its ability to deliver innovative financing solutions, targeting strong risk-adjusted returns for investors.
Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated
Trading Associate
to support our
Structured Credit Products
desk. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an understanding of structured credit markets, and a keen interest in financial modeling and trading strategies. This role will involve working closely with senior traders, structurers, and risk managers to enhance trading performance and optimize portfolio strategies. This is a full time, on-site position in our Boulder, CO office.
Key Responsibilities
Support traders in analyzing and executing trades in structured credit products, including ABS, MBS, CLOs, and other structured products.
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate pricing, risk, and return profiles of structured credit instruments.
Monitor market trends, economic data, and industry developments to provide real-time insights and trading recommendations.
Perform pre-trade and post-trade analysis, ensuring efficient execution and risk management.
Support portfolio optimization efforts by identifying relative value opportunities and risk-adjusted trade ideas.
Collaborate with structuring and research teams to enhance trading strategies and quantitative models.
Maintain and improve trading tools, databases, and analytics platforms.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, summarizing market developments and trade performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in trading, research, or structuring within structured credit markets preferred.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel. Experience with Python, VBA, or SQL a plus.
Knowledge of fixed income products, credit markets, and securitized products.
Familiarity with financial modeling, risk management frameworks, and pricing methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Prior experience on a structured products trading desk or structured credit analytics/research role.
Exposure to trading platforms such as Bloomberg, Intex, or Yield Book.
CFA or FRM certification is a plus.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting structured credit markets.
Salary / Benefits
Expected yearly compensation: $150,000 - $250,000
20 Days PTO per year in addition to paid Holidays
Employer Sponsored Medical / Dental / Vision
Matching 401(k)
Monthly Commuter and Wellness stipends
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