Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

Essent Guaranty, Inc.; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with disability benefits

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Radnor, PA, is seeking a Senior Analyst in Corporate Development to support various functions including market and financial analysis, investor relations, and corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and at least 2 years of relevant experience in finance, complemented by strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. Offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this role is fully in office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years in financial services with structured training preferred.
• Experience with large data sets and knowledge of accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and diligence processes for investment opportunities.
• Manage reporting and analytics for investments portfolio.
• Support quarterly board and earnings release processes.
• Assist in annual rating agency review and presentations.
• Conduct market and industry research and analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Market research

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAS

Job description

Title

Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

Location

Radnor, PA (Fully in office)

Role Overview

This position is an individual contributor supporting functions of Corporate Development, Alternative Investments, Credit Risk Transfer, and Investor Relations. The analyst will conduct comprehensive market, industry, and company research; perform financial, data, and credit analysis; and support transaction and investment analysis. Responsibilities also include investor research and ongoing market surveillance in support of strategic corporate initiatives, alternative investments, reinsurance programs, and investor relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and diligence processes of co‑investment, direct and fund investment opportunities through the company’s Strategic Investment and Alternatives Investment functions. This includes the development of analysis and presentation materials.
• Lead and manage the reporting and analytics efforts for the Alternative Investments and Strategic Investments portfolio.
• Support the quarterly board and earnings release processes, including development of board and earnings preparation materials, updating and maintaining checklists, press release issuances, and earnings call/webcast.
• Support the annual rating agency and quarterly GSE review processes and development of presentation materials and analysis.
• Support the Investor Relations function, including tracking and maintaining analyst estimates, creating non‑deal roadshow investor binders, tracking investor activity, generating related metrics, and developing quarterly Board and IR wrap‑up materials.
• Conduct market and industry research to quarterly track peer earnings and performance, produce ad‑hoc reporting and analysis for management level review.
• Support the company’s Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) process, including preparing collateral and credit analysis, cash flow analytics and tracking tools for reinsurance programs, monitoring and tracking the MI and GSE reinsurance landscapes, and providing needed support on CRT transactions.
• Support other ad‑hoc analysis and reporting pertaining to the company’s business, rating agency requests, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Alternative Investments, and FP&A.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in Finance, Economics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience ideally in a financial services environment with a structured training program (e.g., accounting firm, consulting firm, investment firm, investment bank, etc.).
• Experience working with large data sets is preferred.
• Experience in mortgage or financial service/insurance industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial and valuation concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SAS or other statistical analysis software preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate and contribute in a diverse workplace environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to take initiatives and adapt in a fast‑paced working environment.

Benefits

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment where employees can learn and grow with the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.