Senior Investment Analyst – Securitized Products

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We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to join our Securitized Products investment team, with a focus on non-agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). The successful candidate will play a key role in the active management of a multi-billion dollar portfolio of agency and non-agency securitized products, contributing to trade strategy, security selection, and risk oversight across institutional and general account mandates.

What you will do:

• Monitor primary and secondary markets and identify, analyze and recommend investment grade rated CMBS and RMBS securities (i.e. Conduit CMBS, SASB, Non-QM, Prime, CRT etc.) for inclusion in our general account as well as various separate account and mutual fund strategies
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to shape sector-level positioning and portfolio construction decisions
• Prepare credit reviews for new investment opportunities that include collateral and structural analysis, scenario testing to identify and evaluate key risks and mitigants, and an assessment of relative value
• Perform ongoing surveillance and scenario analysis on existing holdings, ensuring timely identification of material changes in credit performance. Provide proactive updates and recommendations when deterioration or improvement in credit fundamentals is observed
• Develop and maintain models for prepayment, credit loss and valuation forecasting
• Utilize trading and portfolio management systems to monitor positioning and compliance and recommend trading actions that align with portfolio needs and risk targets, as determined by the portfolio manager
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including portfolio managers, risk management, compliance and operations
• Conduct reviews as prescribed by the group's portfolio monitoring guidelines and maintain a database for the group's monitoring history
• Maintain strict compliance with all investment policies and company specific guidelines
• Assist in the effort to continuously improve the depth, quality and scalability of the team’s investment process

What you will bring:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience analyzing securitized products—ideally in a buy-side, sell-side, or rating agency role with exposure to RMBS and/or CMBS
• Deep understanding of residential and/or commercial mortgage credit fundamentals, securitization structures, and deal-level bond modeling
• Proven experience in designing and refining surveillance frameworks, with a track record of building or enhancing analytical tools for monitoring complex securitizations
• Proficiency with Intex, Bloomberg, and CoStar; capable of leveraging market tools to support investment theses and portfolio surveillance
• Advanced Excel skills, with working knowledge of Python, SQL, or VBA for building analytical models or automating processes
• Ability to articulate complex investment theses clearly and persuasively, both in writing and in presentations to stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Engineering, or a related field; CFA designation or meaningful progress toward completion is preferred

What will set you apart:

• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for markets, with a collaborative mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience working within insurance portfolios or understanding of NAIC/ALM frameworks
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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