Investment Analyst

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Kemper Full time

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

**Details**
- Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. _

**Position Summary**:
The Investments Team at Kemper is seeking an Investment Analyst to join the Structured Finance Team, with a focus on products such as CLOs, ABS, CMBS, and RMBS.

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Conduct thorough analysis to inform buy, sell, and hold investment recommendations, delivering insights both verbally and in writing to the Assistant Portfolio Manager and Senior Portfolio Manager
- Under the guidance of the Assistant Portfolio Manager, cover specific sub-sectors of the Structured Finance market, such as CLOs, CMBS, ABS, and RMBS. This involves developing and maintaining written credit evaluations, relative value analysis, and other pertinent information based on qualitative and quantitative factors.
- Assist in monitoring existing portfolio holdings, crafting monthly and quarterly reports to summarize trends.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as directed by the Assistant Portfolio Manager.
- Collaborate with other teams and departments including Corporates, Municipals, Alternatives, Risk, Accounting, and Compliance on valuations, cash flow modeling, surveillance, and various projects.

**Position Qualifications**:

- 0-2 years’ experience, preferably in CLOs, CMBS, RMBS or ABS from an insurance, banking, or rating agency perspective. Relevant coursework and internship experience will be considered.
- Bachelor’s Degree is required; preferably in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics.
- Strong Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Intex, Aladdin, and Bloomberg.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
- Intellectually curious with strong work ethic and ability to think outside of the box.
- Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. _
- #LI-GR1 _

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