Job Description

Sr Analyst Securitization

Location: CHICAGO
Career Band: Professional
Job Function: Finance

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. Its our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, MotorClothes, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
We need people who wake up every day with a passion for customers and who come to work with the creativity and drive to make amazing things happen. This isnt just any company. And yours isnt just any career. Its part of your story. Write it with us and make it legendary.

Located inside the Chicago Loop youll find a vibrant area featuring eclectic eateries, shops, theaters, parks and HDFS Chicago office. Chicago is HDFS corporate headquarters and serves as the home office for employees who work in Accounting, Business Intelligence, Corporate Strategy, Credit and Risk Management, Marketing, Sales, and Securitization. Join our team as Sr Analyst Securitization.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the Companys securitization program and processes. This primarily encompasses data-focused work related to preparation and execution of new debt issuance; responsibility for monthly reporting preparation and development; and securitization management system management and upgrade testing. This position calls for regular interaction with internal customers as well as outside parties, which may include investment bankers, auditors, service providers, and trustees.

Job Responsibilities

* Assists in preparing for and executing new securitization transactions and conduit fundings, which includes collateral selection, pool analysis, performance data management and updates, cash flow modeling, funding documentation preparation, and interaction with outside funding partners and service providers.
* Prepares monthly securitization reports to be distributed to investors and conduit lenders, prepares monthly reconciliations, and researches reconciling items as needed. Ensures the securitization reporting is accurate and in compliance with governing documents.
* Develops securitization estimates, projections and models and prepares internal weekly/monthly securitization reports.
* Manages maintenance and upgrades of and conducts testing of the securitization reporting system and tests loan management system enhancements that impact the securitization program. Creates and, as necessary, updates test scripts that capture the entire testing process. Collaborates with all members of the testing team to troubleshoot exceptions and resume testing in a timely manner. Crafts detailed workpapers to support test results.
* Identifies process improvement opportunities with respect to securitization operations and works with others to implement appropriate changes.
* Maintains relationships with individuals throughout the Company to share data effectively, to keep abreast of process changes and, if applicable, to incorporate such changes into securitization operations.
* Maintains key securitization data and assures data integrity and manages regulatory report filings.
* Maintains an awareness and understanding of (and complies with) current applicable banking laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

Education Requirements
Bachelors degree, preferred in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
Experience Requirements

Required

* Typically requires 5 years of progressive business experience
* Demonstrated high attention to detail; self-motivated individual with high level of initiative
* Advanced Excel skills, including experience with macros, and aptitude for analyzing and manipulating large data sets
* Above-average business acumen; understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals and objectives
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates group presentation skills
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and quickly adjust priorities as needed

Preferred

* Securitization or capital markets and/or secured funding experience
* Financial modeling and database program skills
* Experience with Visio and SAS