Structured Products Analyst and Trader

ManhattanLife Insurance & Annuity Company•Houston, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

ManhattanLife is seeking a Structured Products Analyst and Trader to join our investment team. The structured portfolio includes a variety of complex products including Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS), Asset Backed Securities (ABS), Collateralized Loan Obligations(CLO) and Alternative Investments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance or Business Administration.
3-5 years of experience in fixed income credit analysis, debt capital markets or equity markets.
Three years’ relevant experience in the structured products sector including RMBS, ABS, CLOs, and Alternative Investments.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and within tight deadlines, prioritizing in a demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or progress toward a CFA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct fundamental credit analysis across a broad spectrum of asset classes including written research opinions and investment recommendations across sectors.
Monitor and analyze existing structured product holdings.
Build internal analytical models and leverage external models for investment decisions.
Familiarity with public structured market by sector and spread.
Develop relationships with external brokers and analysts.
Follow macro trends that affect the overall US and Global economies and consumers, while also following micro trends that affect specific asset classes and issuers.
Strong written and oral communications are imperative.
Ability to work closely with investment team.
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and updates pertaining to structured sector.
Additional projects as assigned.