Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst or Portfolio Manager (title will depend on candidate’s level of experience) to join our Structured Credit team, based in New York. The ideal candidate will have specific experience/proven track record analysing investment opportunities in the US consumer ABS and non-agency RMBS markets but we would also welcome some broader sector experience. The role will involve evaluating and helping to manage investments in the debt of US structured credit across the capital structure.
Role Responsibilities:
- Review documentation and, in consultation with wider team, negotiate appropriate amendments with the Sell side.
- Stay abreast of regulatory requirements related to structured products and ensure that all investments are undertaken in a compliant manner.
- Model new securities within our internal Portfolio Management system and other systems.
- Use Intex to price, stress test, and analyse investments; build and maintain bespoke cashflow/analytical deal models in excel in cases where Intex model not available.
- Help manage and co-ordinate new issue and secondary orders and trading including order allocations, bookings and any trade / booking enquires.
- Produce daily spread and new issue reports to keep other team members informed of market conditions in sectors.
- Help with the ongoing monitoring of investment holdings including updating and managing relevant reports and reporting tools.
- Responding to internal and external enquires for focus sectors and managed accounts.
- Participate in the design and implementation of presentations and pitches for external clients.
- Support any other investment opportunities and investment management activities for the Secured Finance team from time to time as required.
Experience Required:
- 5+ years worth of structured finance experience.
- Experience at an asset management company or bank preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge across structured credit products and credit skills; ideally with specific expertise in US consumer ABS and US non-agency RMBS sectors.
- Strong grasp of legal structures and documentation.
- Background in mathematics, finance, or economics ideal.
- Strong Excel, Intex and Bloomberg skills. Familiarity/skills with VBA, Python and/or AI-enabled tools a plus.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in fast paced environment in a constructive manner with colleagues, clients and external counterparties.
- Ability to articulate views and information clearly both verbally and in writing.
Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other factors protected by federal, state and/or local laws. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at TalentAcquisition@InsightInvestment.com
Insight Investment is an equal opportunities employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Under New York City pay transparency law we are required to indicate the base salary range for this role of USD 175,000 to 225,000. Any offer of employment will be made based upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate and the base salary offered could be higher or lower than indicated.
About Insight Investment:
Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities. Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at: https://www.insightinvestment.com/corporate/
