VP, Portfolio Manager / Trader
- Employer
- Assurant
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Closing date
- Jun 23, 2019
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- Category
- Financial Services, Accounting
- Job Type
- Not Specified
- Career Level
- Not Specified
Job Details
Responsibilities will include setting Core Fixed Income investment strategy consistent with the firms goals, executing upon strategy in concert with traders, and remaining knowledgeable on market activity. The PM/Trader will serve as a primary point of contact for the dealer community and the internal investment team, requiring exceptional communication skills. Primary responsibility will be within the investment grade credit space, however the PM/Trader will be part of the senior investment team and will contribute to the investment process across structured products and the leveraged finance markets.
Primary job responsibilities include:
- Maintain and execute on Core Fixed Income investment strategy in concert with the Assurant investment team (40%)
- Independently develop individual security and thematic investment opportunities for presentation to portfolio managers (15%)
- Prepare materials and presentations related to trade activity and market conditions, and write regular market commentary (15%)
- Providing market color and insight to others within the asset management group (15%)
- Apply broad range of skills to ad hoc requests within the broad asset management context, assisting across functional areas (15%)
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent
- 10+ years relevant work experience with at least 5 years as a portfolio manager
- Demonstrated ability to manage against varied mandates, preferably both insurance and total return oriented
- Deep knowledge of credit markets with established relationships and market presence
- Knowledge of structured products including MBS and CLOs considered a positive
- Knowledge of derivatives markets including futures, forwards, options, credit derivatives, and/or swaptions considered a positive
- Ability to establish and effectively communicate market color, positioning, and trade opinions, and experience presenting analysis to a variety of constituencies
- Demonstrated financial analysis, writing, and presentation skills
- Experience with fixed income analytics such as Yieldbook and Intex
- Extremely organized, self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently
- Ability to accurately manage multiple projects and workflows
- Knowledge of and passion for investing and global markets
- Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)
Company
At Assurant, we protect, connect and support major consumer purchases ... like homes, cars, appliances, and phones ... in partnership with industry-leading brands.
The brands people trust ... trust Assurant.
We help our clients connect and protect over 300 million consumers around the world.
We have 125 years of experience, 14,000 employees and operate in 21 countries.
Our unwavering purpose
We protect what matters most.
Our uncompromising values
Common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking and uncommon results guide the way we support our customers and work with each other. guide the way we support our customers and work with one another.
COMMON SENSE
We seek simple, straightforward solutions that keep life running smoothly for the clients and consumers we serve.
COMMON DECENCY
We act with integrity. We treat others with respect, courtesy, and kindness. We’re honest, transparent and committed to doing the right thing.
UNCOMMON THINKING
We're never satisfied with the status quo. We seek diverse perspectives and thrive on challenge. We believe there's always a way to build upon our successes.
COMMON RESULTS
We focus on actionable solutions that deliver measurable results. We approach each challenge with a sense of urgency, striving to exceed every expectation.
- Website
- https://jobs.assurant.com/
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