Structured Securities Analyst, Fixed Income & Credit Research

CNO Financial Group, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus or sales/incen

401(k) retirement plan with company

Short-term & long-term disability

Paid time off and 10 corporate days

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Mental & Financial Well-Being

Job summary

CNO Financial Group, Inc. is seeking a Structured Securities Analyst to perform research and analysis supporting investment decisions for the fixed income portfolio.

The role emphasizes fundamental credit analysis, risk management, and structured credit concepts within a collaborative investment team. Preferred candidates have strong Excel skills, up to three years of investment experience, and a drive to learn CFA-related topics and VBA enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, or equivalent, required.
• Typically up to three years investment experience.
• Strong initiative and work ethic; willing to learn, ask questions, and accept guidance and feedback.
• Professional presence and strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying attractive investment opportunities (ABS, RMBS, CMBS).
• Support the monitoring of existing positions through servicing data, sector research, and market participant discussions.
• Uses vendor tools such as Intex and Bloomberg to generate and evaluate cash flows.
• Evaluating pricing and performance attribution; supports the communication of sources of return.
• Ongoing evaluation of capital markets trends that impact the securitized sector.
• Following capital markets and investment trends that impact fixed income markets.
• Interacting with other members of the investment team including Portfolio Managers and Traders to help facilitate an effective investment decision making process.
• Continuously develops skills with internal and external company supported resources.

Skills

Analytical

Research capability

Written and oral communication

Fast-paced environment

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Intex

Bloomberg

VBA

Job description

CNO Financial Group, Inc. is seeking a Structured Securities Analyst to perform research and analysis supporting investment decisions for the fixed income portfolio.

The role emphasizes fundamental credit analysis, risk management, and structured credit concepts within a collaborative investment team. Preferred candidates have strong Excel skills, up to three years of investment experience, and a drive to learn CFA-related topics and VBA enhancements.