What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structured Assets Credit Specialist position at Securian Financial Group?
At Securian Financial Group, we are seeking a highly skilled Structured Assets Credit Specialist to support the growth of our structured assets portfolios. The position is accountable for helping the structured assets team achieve the investment objectives of various portfolio strategies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing primary and secondary structured asset markets, including timely new issue recommendations with both structural and underlying asset analysis. They will also present secondary ideas based on relative value and be responsible for trading approved trade ideas.
In addition, the Structured Assets Credit Specialist will be responsible for ongoing surveillance of current holdings with the goal of right sizing risk to align with current fundamental viewpoints. They will also update investment sector thesis with positioning on a regular basis and conduct internal rating assessments.
The ideal candidate will have 5 years of demonstrated investment research success in a liability-driven and/or total return environment in a structured analyst role. They will also have currently have or working towards CFA and/or MBA and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance. These include paid time off, leave programs, company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan, health insurance, volunteer time and associate resource groups.