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About ATLAS SP Partners
ATLAS SP Partners is a global investment firm providing stable funding, financing, advisory and institutional products to market participants seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset-backed solutions. Our experienced team works closely with clients to determine optimal approaches for capital optimization and goal achievement, leveraging a holistic suite of integrated capabilities – including asset and portfolio advisory, warehouse and acquisition financing, whole loan purchase and sale, and securitization and distribution. ATLAS is proud to build upon a legacy of client excellence, distinguished by certainty of execution, deep expertise, and comprehensive service across the asset management landscape.
Our Culture
ATLAS operates as “one team” where every individual makes an impact. We grow together, win together, and embrace change as a unified organization. Our commitment extends beyond advancing markets, and we strive to make a meaningful difference in our communities and for our clients. Our people are industry leaders, driven by a passion for client service, complex problem solving, and innovation. We foster professional and personal growth in a collaborative, inclusive environment, and are proud to build upon a legacy of excellence anchored in deep expertise and client service across the asset management landscape.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Sales Trader to support the growth of our Atlas Secondary Trading platform covering primarily Non Agency RMBS and ABS products. This individual will be responsible for extending the Trading capacity of the desk while also partnering closely with the Sales & Distribution team to further advance our client connectivity in Secondary Markets, depth of market color and breadth of liquidity in Securitized Products securities.
The successful candidate will leverage deep institutional relationships and Atlas partnerships to provide liquidity and investment opportunities to banks, asset managers, insurance companies, hedge funds, private credit funds, and other institutional investors. This role requires a strong understanding of structured products, capital markets, and financing transactions, along with the ability to bridge client needs with the firm's origination and investment capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities
Trading & Market Intelligence
• Provide clients with market color, relative value analysis, and inventory / trading opportunities. • Execute secondary market transactions and hedging trades. • Monitor market developments, spreads, issuance activity, and investor flows. • Communicate client feedback and market intelligence to senior management and investment teams.
Transaction Execution & Client Relationship Management • Support transaction structuring, investor outreach, pricing discussions, and execution processes. • Prepare and deliver investor presentations, market commentary and transaction updates. • Develop and manage relationships with institutional investors, banks, insurance companies, private credit funds, hedge funds, and other market participants. • Originate new client opportunities and expand existing relationships across financing and investment products, partnering with core coverage / Sales & Distribution / origination teams • Market structured credit investments and financing solutions to institutional clients. • Identify investor demand, market trends, and capital deployment opportunities.
Risk Management & Compliance • Monitor and manage overall risk profile of the portfolio / trading desk against risk limits. • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, internal policies, and compliance standards. • Maintain required registrations and licenses. • Promote a culture of strong risk management and client-first execution.
Leadership & Strategic Initiatives • Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within structured products and financing. • Mentor junior team members and support talent development. • Participate in recruiting, training, and team-building efforts. • Help expand the firm's investor network and market presence.
Qualification & Experience
Required
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in structured products sales, securitized products trading, financing distribution, capital markets, or related institutional markets roles. • Strong understanding of structured credit, asset-backed finance, warehouse lending, and financing transactions. • Demonstrated track record of institutional relationship management and revenue generation. • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Preferred
• Existing relationships with institutional investors across structured credit and private credit markets. • Experience with ABS, CLOs, warehouse facilities, asset-backed lending, repo financing, or specialty finance transactions. • Familiarity with Bloomberg, Intex, MarketAxess, Tradeweb, and other market platforms. • FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 (or ability to obtain). • MBA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation.
Base Salary Range
$200,000 - $300,000
The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed here.
ATLAS SP is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
