Investment Analyst
The Opportunity
The asset allocation team within Investment Management is hiring an Investment Analyst to join our team. This position will encompass a wide range of roles related to Asset Allocation with an emphasis on analyzing securitized assets and developing expertise on regulatory capital related subjects. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate is also passionate about investments and has experience and expertise in investment management, including experience with securitized assets. In this role the candidate works closely in partnership with the rest of the investment management team and frequently communicates with other areas of MassMutual and outside investment managers.
The Team
The Asset Allocation team, a key contributor to MassMutual's Investment Management division, is comprised of collaborative, individuals who get energized to create innovative solutions that exceed the changing needs of our customers. The group's goals are to optimize MassMutual's portfolio on an expected return basis while taking into consideration various risk measures.
The Impact
· Analyze securitized assets - Examine risk/return parameters on a variety of securitized investments.
· NAIC analysis – Develop expertise on optimizing investments and investment strategies from a capital efficient standpoint.
· Set portfolio structure - Structure asset classes and portfolios to enhance various investment and financial metrics.
· Support and guide outside investment managers - Direct and coordinate with various outside investment managers to implement actions and incorporate and record a wide variety of financial and investment metrics.
· Collaborate across business function - Coordinate with MassMutual's Corporate Financial division, participate in gathering investment metrics for annual financial planning and forecasting.
· Continuous Improvement - Work on projects with varying levels of complexity and diversity supporting a wide range of stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
· Excellent communication skills, change & innovation orientation, strategic thinking, and the ability to formulate effective relationships.
· Minimum of 2 years of professional experience with investments, particularly fixed-income investments.
· Effectively use of data manipulation and visualization.
· Understanding of securitized asset classes.
The Ideal qualifications
· Advanced degree in Finance.
· CFA designation (or proven progress towards completion).
· Expertise in analyzing securitized asset classes.
· Possessing, or the ability to develop, a working knowledge of financial modelling including knowledge of Intex and Prepay/Default models.
· Expertise in NAIC capital framework.
· Experience working with regulatory capital related issues.
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
· Regular meetings with the Asset Allocation Team
· Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
· Access to mentorship opportunities
· Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
· Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
· Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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