Structured Assets Credit Analyst

Securian Asset Management is seeking a highly skilled Structured Assets Credit Analyst to support the growth of our structured assets portfolios. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping the structured assets team achieve the investment objectives of various portfolio strategies.

• Oversight of primary and secondary structured asset markets, including timely new issue recommendations with both structural and underlying asset analysis, considering relative value across structured assets and broader investment options.
• Presenting secondary ideas based on relative value.
• Responsible for trading approved trade ideas.
• Ongoing surveillance of current holdings to right-size risk and align with current fundamental viewpoints.
• Updated investment sector thesis with regular positioning.
• Internal rating assessment.
• Evaluation of underlying asset performance metrics compared to a benchmark.
• Maintenance of asset analytics and modeling.
• Recurring sector-level analysis and overview to identify inflection points within an analyst's sector coverage, expressed through fundamental sector outlook and recommendation.
• Sector evaluation incorporating elements of ESG to highlight relevant ESG options within an analyst's sector coverage.
• Projects and experiments to enhance and improve the research process, including leveraging various technology platforms.
• Cross-sector support and debate, providing analytical support and participating in relative value discussions.

• 5+ years of demonstrated investment research success in a liability-driven and/or total return environment in a structured analyst role.
• Currently holding or working towards CFA and/or MBA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make objective recommendations and defend viewpoints.
• Strong math and analytical skills, including a strong understanding of structural nuances and modeling capabilities.
• Ability to distill and communicate critical issues and assumptions.
• Broad understanding of financial markets and risk models, supported by a background in math, economics, or statistics.
• High level of curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Experience utilizing research tools such as Bloomberg, Intex, Excel, and Tableau.

Securian Asset Management values hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates enjoy the benefits of working both virtually and in our offices. This position requires living within a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. Paul, MN. You'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight-day per month standard is an option.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer, and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
• Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1-4 hours per day.

The estimated base salary pay range for this job is $131,000-$191,000. Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. This job is also eligible for a performance-based incentive program. More information will be provided during the hiring process and can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Benefits:

• Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement, and military leave.
• Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent.
• Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program, and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
• Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself, and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance, or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).