Structured Assets Credit Analyst

at  Securian Financial Group

Securian Asset Management is seeking a Structured Assets Credit Analyst to support the growth of our structured assets portfolios. The position is accountable for helping the structured assets team achieve the investment objectives of various portfolio strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of demonstrated investment research success in a liability-driven and/or total return environment in a structured analyst role.
• Currently have or working towards CFA and/or MBA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to make objective recommendations and defend viewpoints.
• Strong math and analytical skills including a strong understanding of structural nuances an modeling capabilities.
• Ability to distill and communicate critical issues and assumptions.
• A broad understanding of financial markets and risk models supported by a background in math, economics or statistics.
• A high level of curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Experience utilizing research tools such as Bloomberg, Intex, Excel, Tableau
  Securian Asset Management believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. This position requires that you live within in a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. Paul, MN. You’ll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn’t feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option. #LI-Hybrid
  Internal Securian Asset Management job title for this position is Asset Management Consultant or Sr. Consultant

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
• Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1-4 hours per day
  The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.
  The estimated base salary pay range for this job is $131,000- $191,000. Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. This job is also be eligible for a performance-based incentive program. More information will be provided during the hiring process and can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
  Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

• Oversight of primary and secondary structured asset markets including timely new issue recommendations with both structural and underlying asset analysis with consideration to relative value both across structured assets and broader investment options
• Presenting secondary ideas (based on relative value)
• Responsible for trading approved trade ideas
• Ongoing surveillance of current holdings with the goal of right sizing risk to align with current fundamental viewpoints
• Updated investment sector thesis with positioning on a regular basis
• Internal rating assessment
• Evaluation of underlying asset performance metrics compared to a benchmark
• maintenance of asset analytics and modeling.
• Recurring Sector level analysis and overview meant to identify inflection points within an analyst’s sector coverage expressed through fundamental sector outlook and recommendation
• Sector evaluation that incorporates elements of ESG to highlight relevant ESG options within an analyst’s sector coverage
• Projects/experiments meant to creatively enhance and improve the research process including (but not limited to) leveraging various technology platforms.
• Cross-sector support and debate. Help provide analytical support and participate in relative value discussions.