The training “ABS Structuring from A to Z – A Practical Perspective” focuses on how to structure a securitisation transaction from start to finish. Prior knowledge, for example from the intensive seminar True Sale Securitisation, is recommended.
Target group:
Professionals working in Structured Finance, Credit Portfolio Management, Treasury and Risk Management. The training is also aimed at lawyers, economists and analysts involved in the structuring and analysis of ABS transactions.
It is particularly suitable for participants who already have a basic understanding of securitisation—such as from the intensive seminar True Sale Securitisation—and who wish to deepen their knowledge.
Agenda
Mittwoch, 06.05.2026
Registration
The European securitisation market – an overview
Jan-Peter Hülbert, TSI
Key Considerations for the Originator
Stefan Rolf, ROLF Advisory
- Liquidity versus capital relief
- Strategic approach to securitisations
- Public or private
Coffee break
Project Management – The Role of the Arranger
Dr. Manuel Weller, Bank of America
- Mandating
- Project management
- Mandating legal counsel
- Selection of rating agencies
- Other third parties
From Term Sheet to Transaction Bible
Sebastian Oebels, Hogan Lovells
- Overview of key transaction documents
- Drafting process
- Signing, closing, settlement
Lunch
Portfolio, Due Diligence, Disclosure – Requirements for the Originator
Michael Evers, Santander Germany
- Portfolio selection
- Eligibility criteria
- Historical performance data
- Pool cut
- Ongoing Reporting
Credit Enhancement, Waterfall & more – The Structuring and Rating Process
Dr. Stefan Brandauer, UniCredit Bank
Coffee break
Benefit of STS and Third Party Verification
Marco Pause, STS Verification International
- STS Verification as part of the Structuring Process
- STS Verification in practice
- Overview of the market for STS transactions
Closing Remarks
Currently, he is focusing on securitisation of loan and lease receivables, SRT transactions and alternative forms of securitisation and specialized financing.
Stefan holds a Master in Economics (VWL) from the University of Mannheim and a PhD from the University of Munich in International Economics.
In his position as Senior Manager he was primarily responsible for the execution of numerous due diligences at German automotive and consumer banks as well as banks with mortgage portfolios in the context of securitisation and portfolio transactions. In the context of a multi-year project Mr. Pause directed the organisation and implementation of the project management of a state guarantee for a German Landesbank in connection with credit and solvency checks of individual exposures in the Shipping, Corporate Clients and Aviation segments.
Mr. Pause holds a degree in Business Administration from the Georg-August-University in Göttingen.
Prior to joining Bank of America in 2011, he was a Director in WestLB’s Emerging Markets Structured Finance Team in London. Before that he spent time with WestLB’s Structured Finance Team in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Manuel has over 18 years of experience in origination and structuring structured finance transactions across asset classes and jurisdictions, covering financial institutions, corporates, private equity, and finance companies.
Manuel holds a MSc in Economics from the University of Bochum, Germany and a PhD in Financial Accounting from WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany.