Investment Analyst, Public Fixed Income

Swiss Re - Schweizerische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re is seeking an investment professional to join their Asset Management division, focusing on public fixed income markets. The role involves supporting investment decisions, conducting market research, and engaging with stakeholders for effective investment performance. An ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities and relevant investment experience. This is a unique opportunity to drive sustainable investing within a leading reinsurer.

Qualifications

• Up to 4 years of relevant experience in investments in fixed income markets.
• Experience in asset management, treasury, or risk in insurance setting preferred.
• Proficient in market monitoring and preparation of investment reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and portfolio research to support investment views.
• Monitor investment performance and market developments.
• Prepare reports and materials for internal committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

CFA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Blackrock Aladdin

Job description

Join one of the world’s leading reinsurers and a motivated team of investment professionals within Swiss Re’s Asset Management (AM) division. If you’re passionate about financial markets and long-term sustainable investing, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

About the Role

In this role, you’ll support investment decisions, processes, and reporting across global public fixed income markets.

You will be part of the Public Fixed Income Team, contributing to research, investment oversight, and execution, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external managers.

Key accountabilities may include :

• Conduct market and portfolio research to support investment views and strategy.
• Monitor investment performance and market developments, and contribute to internal discussions and meetings with external partners.
• Support the evaluation of new investments and coordinate reviews of external asset managers.
• Prepare reports and materials for internal committees and business unit stakeholders.
• Handle daily tasks such as market monitoring, report production, and meeting preparation.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives related to responsible investing, technology adoption, and asset allocation.

About You

Strong analytical and research skills with a structured and pragmatic approach describes you well! You have ability to work well under pressure and compressed deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail. And you are a strong communicator with a naturally collaborative mindset.

Additional requirements include :

• A university degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field. CFA designation is a plus.
• Up to 4 years of relevant experience in investments in fixed income markets, preferably in asset management, treasury or risk in an insurance setting
• Fixed Income and Blackrock Aladdin knowledge/experience is preferable
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; and experience with Bloomberg or programming

About the Team

As the AM division we are investing the assets generated from our core insurance and reinsurance business. We drive sustainable performance by following a long-term oriented investment approach and focus on a high-quality investment portfolio. As a diverse team of investment professionals, we ensure a strong contribution to Swiss Re's financial performance. In addition, we also support the company's thought leadership on long-term and responsible investing themes, and act as a "Centre of Excellence" for financial market expertise.

You will be working with high-potential employees in close interaction with other financial market professionals from the various investment teams, while reporting into the Head Credit.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $156,000. The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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