What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist - Investment Credit Research & Analysis position at Empower Retirement?

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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Please Note - this position is with Mountain Asset Management, a Denver-based affiliate of Empower

Mountain Asset Management ("MAM") is hiring an Analyst to join the company as a member of the team responsible for managing a proprietary fixed income portfolio. MAM is a U.S. based subsidiary of Canada Life, which is owned by Great-West Lifeco whose affiliate companies also includes Empower.

As a member of a smaller team, the candidate will be broadly exposed to the portfolio management process and will have the opportunity to contribute to the areas of credit research, trade execution, portfolio reporting and data management. Initial focus will be on municipal bonds and asset-backed securities.

Candidates must be based in the Denver, Colorado metro area or be willing to relocate. We work primarily in the office and offer flexibility to accommodate work-life balance needs.

What you will do

Prepare credit reports on a routine and ad hoc basis, following monitoring guidelines and demonstrating ability to manage the collection and analysis of relevant financial data

Assist with daily monitoring of market activities and trade execution

General database creation and management, and portfolio reporting as required

Opportunity to support analysts with credit surveillance and sourcing of new investments on an as-needed basis

Other duties as assigned

What you will bring

Minimum two (2) years, three (3) years preferred, of relevant experience and a basic understanding of credit analysis, preferably as it relates to fixed income investments

Above average written and oral communication skills

Ability to perform responsibilities with general direction and supervision, adhering to guidelines, established cycles and company deadlines

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related subject required

Chartered Financial Analyst designation and / or MBA / MFA preferred

Strong proficiency in the use of MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access

Familiarity with Bloomberg and S&P's Capital IQ applications a plus

Applications may be submitted via our affiliate company, Empower's, careers webpage.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT / OPT.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 / year

Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans

Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year

Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year

Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

89,900.00 - $127,025.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer

Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.

Job Posting End Date at 12 : 01 am on :

02-24-2025

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