Structured Products Analyst & Trader — Growth

Manhattan Life Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company seeks a Structured Products Analyst and Trader to join the investment team in Houston. The role emphasizes credit analysis and trading across RMBS, ABS, CLOs and other alternatives with rigorous research and model-based decisions.

You will build and monitor internal analytical models, work with brokers and analysts, and stay informed on macro trends affecting asset classes. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fixed income credit analysis, debt capital markets or equity markets.
• Three years’ relevant experience in the structured products sector including RMBS, ABS, CLOs, and Alternative Investments.
• Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis across asset classes and provide written opinions.
• Monitor and analyze existing structured product holdings.
• Build internal models and leverage external models for decisions.
• Develop relationships with external brokers and analysts.
• Follow macro and micro trends affecting asset classes and issuers.
• Communicate findings clearly in writing and speech.
• Collaborate with the investment team.

Skills

Credit analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company seeks a Structured Products Analyst and Trader to join the investment team in Houston. The role emphasizes credit analysis and trading across RMBS, ABS, CLOs and other alternatives with rigorous research and model-based decisions.

You will build and monitor internal analytical models, work with brokers and analysts, and stay informed on macro trends affecting asset classes. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' experience are required.