Starting an Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) internship soon and would love to do some reading beforehand. What books, reports, or resources have you found helpful for learning more about securitization, ABS structures, and asset-backed lending?
Thanks!
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For preparing for a career in Asset-Backed Finance (ABF), focusing on securitization, ABS structures, and asset-backed lending, here are some highly recommended books and resources based on the most helpful WSO content:
"Fixed Income Securities" by Fabozzi
"The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities" by Fabozzi
"Intro to Credit Derivatives" by Moorad Choudhry
"Distressed Debt Analysis" by Stephen Moyer
"Mezzanine Financing" by Luc Nijs
"Private Debt" by Stephen Nesbitt
"Trading in the Zone" by Mark Douglas
These books will provide a strong foundation for your internship and help you grasp the complexities of Asset-Backed Finance. If you have time, also consider exploring case studies or reports on recent ABS deals to see real-world applications.
Sources: S&T Literature/Books for Interns?, Books on Distressed Management, Role of Quants in Credit Investing/ Trading: ABS, Structured Credit, Corporate Loans
Securitization markets handbook. Not even close it’s like 100 pages
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