What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Analyst position at Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, Inc.?
WoodmenLife is looking for an Investment Analyst to join our team!
We are currently searching for an Investment Analyst to join our team. The Investment Analyst supports and initiates effective selection of publicly-traded and privately-held investments. They provide key data and reports for accurate financial statement reporting; ensures accurate compliance reporting and analysis; aids in completing audit requests and A.M. Best reporting; and supporting Investment Accounting reporting and/or supporting the preparation of asset and economic data in cash flow forecasting.
WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha with over 130 years of service. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’re joining others who share your commitment to family, community and country. Through WoodmenLife, you’ll have opportunities to give back locally and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We offer a variety of benefits ranging from health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance and much more. Apply today to learn more!
We are looking for someone to:
Analyzes capital markets and assesses risk and reward, on a daily basis, to help identify appropriate security purchases or sales for the internally managed investment portfolio.
Supports the investment acquisition process through brokers and electronic platforms.
Evaluates portfolio holdings for regulatory and statutory compliance.
Prepares data for internal and external customers, through the use of a variety of software packages, including State Street Global Exchange’s Investment Accounting systems (PFI), BondEdge, and Bloomberg.
Helps prepare and reconcile internal and external financial records; investigates discrepancies with the financial statement reports
Collects and prepares data to assist in the audit process of the investment portfolio.
Collects and prepares data for internal cash flow forecasts.
Essential Job Skills
Commitment to and priority to the position as a career rather than a job
Employs critical thinking skills and engages in life-long learning
Employs strong analytical skills necessary to critique and interpret complex data.
Is a self-starter, able to function at maximum productivity on a consistent basis with little oversight.
Willingness to continually seek process and strategy improvements
Willingness to perform tasks at any level as needed and/or assigned by management
Ability to work under significant time pressure
Communicates well (including the ability to listen and question); able to articulate information clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and to differing audiences.
Comfortable with constructive feedback and recommendations from division and department managers.
Accepts change and adapts to it, understands that change is beneficial
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Displays professionalism and diplomacy in all contacts and is committed to the highest ethical standards
Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality in accordance with the expectations established by your supervisor and WoodmenLife policy.
Minimum Technical Qualifications
BA/BS degree in business or finance and 1+ years’ experience in fixed income and/or statutory financial statements
Understanding of Asset-Liability Management
CFA charter designation, or progress towards that designation.
Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Access)
Knowledgeable about software systems such as PAM for Investments, BondEdge, Bloomberg and various online VPNs
Ability to work hours needed to achieve business results. This includes but is not limited to working early mornings to ensure trades are completed timely, being available to perform business resumption tests and working days in which the market is open and WoodmenLife is closed.
Salary : $62,000 - $92,000