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EMC Insurance Companies · 13 hours ago

Senior Securities Analyst - Investments

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$93K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

EMC Insurance Companies is focused on making a positive impact through teamwork and collaboration. The Senior Securities Analyst will act as a subject-matter expert on investment sectors, analyze creditworthiness, and support the investment team with insights and recommendations based on market conditions.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Acts as subject-matter expert on sectors under coverage, applying industry knowledge to analyze creditworthiness through a combination of qualitative and quantitative factors for current and prospective investments within assigned sectors

Utilizes Bloomberg and other third-party sources to maintain current views on industry- and company-specific trends, build and maintain financial models, and prepare research reports in a timely manner. Proactively communicates views, new developments, and recommendations to the investment team

Develops strong relationships with broker-dealers and banks in order to source investment opportunities and gain valuable insights into prevailing market conditions

Applies expertise to identify opportunities for improvement in research efficacy and efficiency

Serves as a resource and mentor to the analyst team to aid professional development and ensure consistent application of research processes across the group

Monitors and evaluates broader credit risk, market trends, and economic factors affecting fixed-income investments

Works closely with the investment team to apply knowledge in group discussions regarding the development and implementation of overall investment strategy. Provides insights on potential changes to portfolio characteristics like structure, duration, quality, sector allocation, and security type

Participates in reviews of third-party managers, quarterly report preparation, and creation of team presentations. Assists in the identification and selection of third-party managers within the Credit Portfolio

Performs other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Investment analysisPortfolio managementChartered Financial AnalystBloombergInvestment accounting softwareAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Five years of experience in investment analysis and/or portfolio management in the insurance industry

Excellent understanding of investment analysis, insurance investment issues, asset allocation performance measurement, cash management, corporate finance, and portfolio and financial theory

Excellent knowledge of investment operations, trade settlement, insurance products, cash flow testing, and asset/liability matching

Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to multitask and work independently

Proficiency with investment accounting software, Bloomberg, and worksheet and personal computer applications

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

Preferred

Advanced degree in a related field

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation

Company

EMC Insurance Companies

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EMC Insurance is a top insurer based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,200 employees.

Founded in 1911

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.emcins.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

1982-02-12IPO

Leadership Team

Matthew Spackman

SVP-Chief Human Resources Officer

Philip Lucca

Retired

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