Senior Research Analyst – Taxable Fixed Income, ABS

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Senior Research Analyst at Nuveen analyzing asset-backed securities investment opportunities. Collaborating with teams to invest in consumer, commercial, and specialty asset classes.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $238,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze investment opportunities across various asset-backed asset classes
Evaluate investment Grade and Below Investment Grade ABS opportunities
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis used in underwriting
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for transaction execution
Maintain relationships with deal sponsors, investment banks, and funds

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5+ years of ABS underwriting experience
Preferred qualifications: 7-10 years of ABS underwriting experience
Consumer, commercial, or esoteric experience
Proficiency in industry-standard tools including Excel, Bloomberg, and INTEX

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards package
Superior retirement program
Highly competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

ABS underwritingquantitative analysisqualitative analysisinvestment analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship management