Stuctured Securities Analyst

About the Role

Washington National Insurance Company is seeking a Structured Securities Analyst for its 40|86 Advisors team in Carmel, IN. This role involves conducting research and analysis for investment recommendations in the firm’s fixed income portfolio. The position requires adherence to investor requirements and offers opportunities to learn fundamental credit analysis, portfolio and risk management, and structured credit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying attractive investment opportunities, including ABS, RMBS, and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS).
• Support the monitoring of existing positions through servicing data, sector research, and market participant discussions.
• Utilize vendor tools such as Intex and Bloomberg to generate and evaluate cash flows.
• Evaluate pricing and performance attribution; support the communication of sources of return.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of capital markets trends impacting the securitized sector.
• Follow capital markets and investment trends impacting fixed income markets.
• Interact with other members of the investment team, including Portfolio Managers and Traders, to facilitate investment decision-making.
• Continuously develop skills using internal and external company-supported resources.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge of investment and financial principles and practices.
• Analytical and inquisitive.
• Strong research capability and ability to provide input accordingly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel and database capabilities.
• Knowledge of VBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, or equivalent, required.
• Typically up to three years of investment experience.
• Strong initiative and work ethic; willing to learn, ask questions, and accept guidance and feedback.
• Professional presence and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in pursuing CFA designation in the future.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must reside within a 60-mile radius of the Carmel, IN corporate office and be required to come into the office.
• Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $81,000.00 - $121,600.00 Annual
• Eligible for CNO’s performance-based annual bonus program.