Investment Portfolio Analyst
About The Position
The Investment Portfolio Analyst supports the day-to-day management, analysis, and reporting of the Bank’s investment securities portfolio, primarily fixed income securities, under the direction of the Investment Portfolio Manager. The role provides security- and portfolio-level analytics, transaction support, performance and risk monitoring, and governance reporting to help meet the Bank’s liquidity, earnings, capital, and interest rate risk objectives within its risk appetite and regulatory requirements. The Analyst works closely with Treasury, Finance, Risk, Accounting, and Operations to provide accurate data, strong controls, timely reporting, and audit and examination readiness in accordance with the Bank’s Investment Policy and internal procedures. The position also supports regulatory compliance, investment accounting and reporting, credit surveillance, external manager and broker-dealer monitoring, and process improvement. The Analyst may coach, mentor, or train others and may perform other duties as assigned. Occasional travel may be required. The position is fully onsite at the posted location in Phoenix, Arizona.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree, or relevant experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in bank treasury/investment securities portfolio management, fixed income analytics, and/or balance sheet management, including AFS/HTM portfolios, liquidity and interest rate risk impacts, and governance support.
- Working knowledge of fixed income instruments commonly held by banks, including U.S. Treasuries, Agencies, Agency MBS/CMO, municipal securities, investment-grade corporates, and money market instruments.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Familiarity with bank regulatory and accounting concepts related to securities portfolios, including AFS/HTM classifications and unrealized and realized gains and losses.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a regulated environment.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with investment analytics and treasury systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Treasury, Finance, Risk, Accounting, and Operations.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Perform security- and portfolio-level analysis to support buy and sell decisions, including yield book analysis, unrealized loss analysis, stress and scenario analysis, and relative value assessment.
- Prepare trade support materials and coordinate with Treasury and broker-dealers to support accurate trade execution, settlement, and documentation in accordance with internal controls and delegated authorities.
- Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics, including credit, duration, NII and EVE sensitivity contributions, liquidity and cash flow profiles, unrealized gain/loss trends, and AOCI considerations.
- Support Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) and ALCO Investment Sub-Committee processes by preparing reports, dashboards, analytical exhibits, limit monitoring, and variance analysis.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting on investment accounting and reporting, including AFS/HTM classifications, reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end close processes.
- Support credit surveillance and counterparty exposure monitoring, coordinating with Credit and Risk teams on watch lists, downgrades, and remediation actions.
- Assist the Investment Portfolio Manager with monitoring external investment managers, advisors, and broker-dealers through performance reporting and due diligence documentation.
- Support regulatory examinations and internal and external audits through data gathering, documentation, and timely responses to information requests.
- Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives related to investment analytics, reporting, data quality, and controls.
- Comply with applicable bank regulations, policies, procedures, and required annual or job-specific training; maintain working knowledge of applicable written policies and regulatory changes.
- May coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject matter expert.
- Demonstrate and foster Columbia’s corporate culture, take personal initiative, and support the vision to become the “Business Bank of Choice.”
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Mental health resources
- Identity theft protection
- Legal support
- Auto and home insurance
- Pet insurance
- Online discount marketplace
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer days
- Paid holidays
- Potential performance-based incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
