Strategic Structured Products Analyst & Trader

ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Structured Products Analyst and Trader to join our investment team. The role focuses on a portfolio of RMBS, ABS, CLOs and alternative investments, requiring rigorous credit analysis and investment judgment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in fixed income or related markets, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and Bloomberg. MBA or CFA progress is preferred, and travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance or Business Administration; MBA or CFA progress preferred.
• Three years’ relevant experience in the structured products sector including RMBS, ABS, CLOs, and Alternative Investments.
• 3-5 years of experience in fixed income credit analysis, debt capital markets or equity markets.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis across asset classes and provide written research opinions and investment recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze existing structured product holdings.
• Build internal analytical models and leverage external models for investment decisions.
• Familiarity with public structured market by sector and spread.
• Develop relationships with external brokers and analysts.
• Follow macro trends affecting US and Global economies and issuers.
• Strong written and oral communications are imperative.
• Work closely with investment team.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and updates pertaining to structured sector.
• Additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Credit analysis

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance or Business Administration

MBA preferred or CFA progress

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Structured Products Analyst and Trader to join our investment team. The role focuses on a portfolio of RMBS, ABS, CLOs and alternative investments, requiring rigorous credit analysis and investment judgment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in fixed income or related markets, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and Bloomberg. MBA or CFA progress is preferred, and travel is minimal.