Manager, Alternative Credit

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan with pension options

Paid time off increasing with tenure

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center and cafeteria

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Cincinnati is seeking a Director of Alternative Credit to manage diverse investment portfolios and shape enterprise strategies in alternative credit markets. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of investment analysis experience, strong financial acumen, and a Bachelor's degree. We offer an attractive benefits package including medical, 401(k), and paid time off, promoting a culture of growth and support for our associates' careers.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years in investment related and/or financial analysis roles.
• Ability to understand financial documents and leverage market knowledge.
• Experience in leveraging finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment portfolios across various sectors.
• Assess risk adjusted returns within alternative credit markets.
• Lead strategic initiatives to shape investment strategies.

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial modeling

Risk assessment

Financial statement understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Join Western & Southern – Somewhere You Want to Be

Western & Southern is somewhere to grow, lead, win and do good for others. Our supportive culture, continuous learning opportunities and connection to our local communities make our company the ideal place for a career. For more than 137 years, our long‑term success has been fueled by a deep commitment to customer service and our community.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, W&S is a Fortune 500® company recognized as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes. Our commitment to career growth and employee development earned us a top 100 ranking on the American Opportunity Index (AOI). We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our associates to grow and succeed. We take pride in our award‑winning talent development team and our recognition as a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer and Top Spouse Employer.

Hear what our associates say about their experience at W&S!

Our Culture: Excellence and Collaboration

Western & Southern is built on a culture of integrity, top‑notch performance, teamwork and collaboration. We’re committed to hiring and developing professionals who strive for excellence, demonstrate strong ethics and make fact‑based decisions. Our associates are empowered to chase their career dreams while being supported every step of the way.

A Day in the Life of a Director, Alternative Credit

The Director, Alternative Credit is responsible for building, implementing, and managing alternative credit investments to support Western & Southern profitability and product competitiveness in a risk efficient manner. Primary responsibilities include developing the investment pipeline, underwriting and recommending new investments, managing the existing portfolio, fulfilling reporting needs, and performing special projects to evolve Western & Southern's capabilities in this area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage a diversified suite of investment portfolios including middle market direct lending, infrastructure lending, private asset backed finance, and other allocations outside of the syndicated credit markets.
• Develop an understanding of various alternative credit markets and broader capital markets in order to assess risk adjusted returns and relative value across competing investment opportunities.
• Shape enterprise investment strategy by leading cross‑functional strategic initiatives that expand the firm’s investment toolkit, driving research, due diligence, and recommendations that inform CIO, CEO, and board‑level decision‑making.
• Determines and implements overall portfolio strategy for assigned portfolios, including top‑down positioning (risk allocation, sector/country weights), sector allocation, security selection, and performance relative to benchmarks.

Qualification Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Master's Degree - Preferred
• 4 - 6 years investment related and/or financial analysis experience with significant investment acumen.
• Ability to understand financial statements, loan agreements and other investment related documentation. Basic knowledge of financial markets; previous leveraged finance experience is a plus. Ability to make judgments based on market knowledge. Experience with financial modeling and analysis.

Premier Benefits to Support You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
• Paid time off increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.
• Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4‑week transition back to work.
• Access to on‑site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more.
• Extensive employee discount program.

Western & Southern is not just a place to work—it’s somewhere to grow, lead, win and make a difference in your career and community. Learn more at www.westernsouthern.com/careers/home-office-careers.