Investment Analyst - Corporate Credit

This is a unique opportunity to join a small and growing investment team with $50 billion in assets under management. Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market whose investment portfolio has consistently delivered industry leading returns through a rigorous and differentiated investment strategy.  The team’s responsibilities will be focused on managing Security Benefit’s investment portfolio which today includes credit, commercial real estate, private ABS and private equity.  Position will work in our Des Moines, Iowa office. Associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

Responsibilities:

The Analyst’s responsibilities will include, among other things:

• Financial Analysis and Investment Due Diligence: Responsible for conducting financial analysis and overall due diligence on existing and new potential investments to understand business performance, operating trends, operating and financial forecasts, industry dynamics and assessing the overall risk of an investment.  This includes preparing financial models, investment memoranda, and other necessary business analyses. Investment Origination: Assist investment team in originating investments suitable to Security Benefit’s risk and return objectives. Portfolio Management: Responsible for active management of Security Benefit’s investment portfolio which includes trading, pricing, audit/finance/investment operation requests, legal documentation and regulatory matters. Reporting: Responsible for ad hoc and periodic reporting on portfolios of assets and specific investments. Relationship Management:  Form and maintain business relationships by interfacing with borrowers and other sources of origination.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field With 1-3+ years of investment analysis and experience.
• Progress toward CFA and/or MBA preferred (support to be provided)
• Ideal candidate will be well organized, independent, entrepreneurial, assertive, self-motivated, detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects I
• deal candidate will be intellectually curious, possessing a strong desire to understand complex transactions and situations in a dynamic environment
• Hard-working with a team-oriented approach
• Basic understanding of financial markets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization and develop/maintain external relationships
• Proficient expertise in quantitative, analytical, modeling and financial analysis skills
• Robust skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications

Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company.   Apply online at www.securitybenefit.com/careers and submit your resume.  EOE