Title: Capital Markets Associate
Company: Finley
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Jin Ahn, capital markets associate at Finley, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in Finance.
Mr. Ahn has become recognized for his expertise in finance, marked by a progression through increasingly complex and influential roles within the industry. In 2025, he began serving as a capital markets associate at Finley, a California-based software company that simplifies debt capital management for banks and asset managers. Mr. Ahn’s work focuses on streamlining loan structured finance and operations, with an emphasis on making processes more efficient. This position reflects his commitment to advancing market efficiency and modernizing the finance sector, particularly within debt capital markets.
Before joining Finley, Mr. Ahn was a senior associate in asset securitization origination and deal management at DZ BANK AG in New York City from 2023 to 2024. He also worked as an asset management associate at Cross River Bank in New Jersey between 2019 and 2023, where he was instrumental in structuring complex and higher-risk credit products, leveraging his analytical skills to address sophisticated financial challenges.
Mr. Ahn was affiliated with Deutsche Bank AG from 2019 to 2023. He initially worked as a research analyst, during which he made significant contributions to structured finance. He then briefly worked as a capital markets associate in 2019.
Initially a junior researcher at ADS, Mr. Ahn advanced to head of collateralized loan obligations research, a position he held for several years. During this period, Mr. Ahn authored over 100 research publications for institutional investors subscribed to Deutsche Bank Research. His weekly papers and articles were highly regarded within the industry, establishing him as a leading voice in asset-backed securities and structured finance.
Born in Seoul, Mr. Ahn’s professional journey began with service in the Republic of Korea Army from 2012 to 2014. As a front office sergeant at a military-owned veterans’ hotel, he managed hotel check-ins and checkouts, conducted room inspections, and performed forecasting and data input tasks, among other duties, before receiving an honorable discharge.
Mr. Ahn’s academic background has been integral to his professional achievements. He has held a Bachelor of Science in hotel administration from Cornell University since 2016 and a Master of Science in applied analytics from Columbia University since 2022. Mr. Ahn also received the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, underscoring his technical proficiency and commitment to professional development in the finance sector.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mr. Ahn remains actively involved in civic-minded organizations. He supports animal welfare causes and relief funds, and volunteers for Thanksgiving activities each year. Additionally, Mr. Ahn remains active with his high school’s alum groups.
Mr. Ahn’s dedication is reflected by five awards received from the Ministry of National Defense Welfare Agency between 2012 and 2014. Throughout his career, he has attributed his success to intellectual curiosity and perseverance, qualities that have driven him to seek new learning opportunities and overcome setbacks.
Throughout his career, Mr. Ahn deepened his analytical and financial modeling skills, enabling him to handle increasingly sophisticated challenges and refine his expertise. Committed to enhancing market efficiency in the finance industry over the coming years, he continues to focus on advancing debt capital markets through innovation and modernization while maintaining strong personal interests outside of work.
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