Director, Alternative Credit

Western & Southern Financial Group•Cincinnati, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Alternative Credit is responsible for building, implementing, and managing alternative credit investments as a member of Fort Washington Investment Advisors to support Western & Southern profitability and product competitiveness in a risk efficient manner. Primary responsibilities include developing the investment pipeline, underwriting and recommending new investments, managing the existing portfolio, fulfilling reporting needs, and performing special projects to evolve Western & Southern's capabilities in this area.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - Required
4 - 6 years investment related and/or financial analysis experience with significant investment acumen. - Required
Proven experience with innovative and strategic problem identification and resolution. - Required
Proven experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. - Required
Demonstrated strong team orientation and experience working effectively within a team. - Required
Proven strong proclivity for continuous learning and desire to increase breadth and depth of experience. - Required
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner. - Required
Proven superb presentation skills with experience conveying information in a clear, focused and concise manner. Proven ability to answer questions and garner credibility. Demonstrated use of strong listening and communication techniques and presentation software. - Required
Demonstrated superior selling skills with proven experience effectively influencing individuals and group to a recommended course of action. - Required
Proven strong analytical skills and comfort with complex data, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions. - Required
Ability to understand financial statements, loan agreements and other investment related documentation. Basic knowledge of financial markets; previous leveraged finance experience is a plus. Ability to make judgments based on market knowledge. Experience with financial modeling and analysis. - Required
Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications. - Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree - Preferred
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Upon Hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a diversified suite of investment portfolios including middle market direct lending, infrastructure lending, private asset backed finance, and other allocations outside of the syndicated credit markets.
Develop an understanding of various alternative credit markets and broader capital markets in order to assess risk adjusted returns and relative value across competing investment opportunities.
Shape enterprise investment strategy by leading cross-functional strategic initiatives that expand the firm’s investment toolkit, driving research, due diligence, and recommendations that inform CIO, CEO, and board-level decision-making.
Determines and implements overall portfolio strategy for assigned portfolios, including top down positioning (risk allocation, sector/country weights), sector allocation, security selection, and performance relative to benchmarks.
Works closely with co-CIO, Sr. PM, and analyst team to review and report on overall portfolio risk levels, sector/country exposures, and issuer-level exposures.
Deliver measurable enterprise impact by executing investment strategies that materially improve liability crediting rates and strengthen the company’s long-term competitive positioning.
Influence enterprise direction by preparing and presenting high-impact materials to senior leadership and board-level committees, shaping strategic conversations on pricing, profitability, and capital allocation.
Generate specific recommendations across managed vehicles of various types (funds, SMAs, JVs) as well as co-investments, direct investments, and strategic partnership opportunities.
Source, underwrite, and present investments to senior management in Private Investments Committee and Finance Committee.
Generate returns that exceed stated portfolio goals and objectives.
Stays current on trends in the insurance industry to maintain awareness of competitors, expansion opportunities, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.