Traffic/Rate Analyst jobs in Meriden, CT

Position Description

The Structured Securities group is seeking an early career Research Analyst to support multiple debt securitized products sectors and internal processes. Reporting to the Head of Structured Securities, the Research Analyst is responsible for various data gathering, report preparation, security surveillance, and cash flow preparation and stress testing scenario analysis. A major focus for this role is working with, organizing, and analyzing large amounts of data. Proficiency with SQL and VB/VBA to analyze large datasets, critical thinking to evaluate results, and time management skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously are required. Sitting on the trading desk and working in a team-based environment, the position will provide ample opportunity to learn and develop a deep understanding of multiple securitized products sectors. In a client focused culture, the Research Analyst will support other functional areas of the firm to address client requests, inquiries and needs in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities include:

• Develop proficiency in existing analytical systems and processes being used by the structured products group; demonstrate initiative recommending enhancements and improvements to processes and systems.

• Maintain, update, and query large loan datasets used for credit analysis.
• Provide analytical and programming support to the trading desks using SQL, VB/VBA, and/or other programming tools for data aggregation, analysis, and automation.
• Perform regular investment surveillance analysis, periodic cash flow stress testing, model-based scenario analysis and reporting.
• Prepare written analysis and research under the direction of the more senior analysts.

Qualifications, Education, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with major in quantitative fields like Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Statistics etc.

• CFA/MBA highly preferred or progress towards one a plus
• High level of academic achievement
• Relevant work (1-5 years) or internship experience in asset backed and/or fixed income markets strongly preferred.
• Ability to query/update database using SQL, creating automation functionality using VB/VBA required. Familiarity with other programming interfaces a plus
• Strong quantitative and technical skills, with a willingness to expand these skills (Access, Advanced Excel, SQL, VB/VBA, and C#)
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, team environment.
• Desire to initiate projects in response to observed needs, self-starter.
• Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, keen attention to detail and strong desire to learn.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and high degree of integrity and credibility
• Comfortable supporting and working closely with others in a team oriented collegial environment.

About Us
To find out more about New England Asset Management go to https://www.neamgroup.com or find us on LinkedIn.

NEAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Re Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. NEAM has developed proprietary decision-making tools and specialized services enabling the delivery of asset and capital management solutions to clients within the context of evolving regulatory, accounting and tax issues faced by insurance companies today.*

The firm’s culture is team oriented, collaborative, transparent and intellectually curious. 

We currently offer an excellent opportunity for a Research Analyst at NEAM.

We currently offer a hybrid schedule, T/W/TR, on site in our Farmington, CT office and M/F remote.

*NEAM does not offer tax/legal advice.

It is the continuing policy of New England Asset Management to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability, marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by the applicable law. In addition, New England Asset Management provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.