Senior Investment Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Senior Investment Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)
State Role Title:Investment Analyst II
Hiring Range: $95443-$105000 (commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location:Richmond VA
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Summary:
The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) the 15th largest pension plan in the United States with $129 billion under management is seeking an investment professional for its internally managed fixed income program. VRS is located in Richmond Virginia the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia and while known for its historic roots Richmond offers a wide range of modern cultural attractions that provide a welcoming and thriving culture for all. Richmond is frequently ranked as one of the best cities to live and work in America with easy commutes from suburban communities or historical urban neighborhoods. VRS offers great work/life balance and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please visit VRS website () for additional information on the agency and fund.
Job Duties:
The Senior Investment Analyst position is a key foundational role on the Internal Fixed Income (IFI) team. The incumbent will collaborate with all members of the team and gain broad exposure to all the strategies that comprise the IFI program both internally managed and externally managed addition to regularly occurring program level responsibilities this individual may also be tasked with ad hoc research projects.
While an important contributor to the overall management of the fixed income program generally this individual will be primarily responsible for:
Assist in the management of the securitized portfolio composed of agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) consumer and commercial asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS)
Collateral analysis and valuation of agency MBS ABS CMBS and RMBS deals; compare deals across securitized sectors
Maintain a database of relevant risk and valuation metrics
Develop scenario analysis to stress test current portfolio holdings and potential new purchases
Utilize available data to build prepayment delinquency and loss projection curves
Continued education and training are highly encouraged for the continued development of knowledge and skills including but not limited to obtaining a CFA charter.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in mathematics engineering statistics finance or related field required; advanced degree in a technical field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
0-2 years experience in data analysis academic experience may also be considered
Demonstrated experience and strong comfortability with statistics and/or mathematics
Experience analyzing and interpreting large datasets to support decision making
Proficiency in Excel Python and/or SQL
Intellectual curiosity and a passion for continued learning
Strong critical thinking skills attention to detail and verbal communication skills
Highly self-motivated
Integrity and respect towards their work themselves and others
Desire to work with a small close-knit high performing team
Additional Considerations:
Experience with securitized products preferred
Experience with Bloomberg Blackrocks Aladdin and/or other securitized related software preferred
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
*VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position*
Currently this position has a hybrid work schedule - requiring work in the office three days per week (T W TH) and work remotely two days per week (M F). The selected candidate MUST be able to work in the office any day of the week as required by the manager.
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Wealth Management
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Investment Experience
- Asset Management
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Equity Research
- Investment Management
- Private equity
- Process Management
- Financial Modeling
- Bloomberg
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