Research/Trading Analyst - Agency MBS

Voya Financial • Atlanta, GA

76d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Voya Mortgage Derivatives Team manages approximately $6 billion of capital, including the Voya Mortgage Investment Fund which is among the largest hedge funds in agency mortgage space. The Trader/Researcher will focus on Agency MBS, including researching and capturing relative value investment opportunities in Agency MBS both discretionarily and systematically. You will find ample opportunities to develop your skills and expand your responsibilities as an integral member of this team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a quantitative discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in the financial markets, preferably in Agency mortgages.
• Strong quantitative, programming, and database skills, including Python, SQL, and VBA.
• Ability to take independent initiative to become a subject matter expert within the team.
• Precise and clear communication.
• Conscientiousness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and capture relative value investment opportunities in passthrough space.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to generate relative values ideas through detailed mortgage prepayment research.
• Leverage resources from investment banks to develop mathematical models for trading opportunities.
• Utilize quantitative analysis and technology to streamline existing processes and develop new tools.
• Maintain a deep understanding of mortgage origination, servicing, prepayments, credit, and secondary markets.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree