Investment Analyst Development Program (Hybrid)

Are you ready to start your career in investment management with hands-on experience mentorship and opportunities to grow At Securian Asset Management were looking for driven curious and analytical early-career professionals to join our two-year Investment Analyst Development Program.

The Investment Analyst Development Program is designed to build the foundational skills needed for a successful career in investment management. Participants gain hands-on experience working alongside investment professionals while developing their capabilities in financial analysis credit research investment evaluation and portfolio management.

Throughout the program participants will gain exposure to multiple public and private asset classes including meaningful experience within Commercial Mortgage Lending. This experience will provide the opportunity to develop an understanding of commercial real estate underwriting credit analysis portfolio management and the factors that influence real estate investment decisions.

Participants will support analysts and portfolio managers in managing Securians insurance company general account while gaining exposure to how investment decisions are evaluated and made within an institutional asset management organization.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Two-year development program with opportunities for continued career growth.
• Hands-on experience evaluating investment opportunities and understanding how credit market conditions asset fundamentals and portfolio considerations influence investment decisions.
• On-the-job training designed to build investment knowledge analytical capabilities and business acumen.
• One-on-one mentorship with senior investment professionals.
• Sponsored pursuit of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with senior investment analysts and portfolio managers to evaluate investment opportunities and develop investment recommendations.
• Conduct and present proprietary credit industry and market research.
• Support the evaluation of commercial mortgage investment opportunities through financial analysis property and market research underwriting and due diligence.
• Analyze commercial real estate fundamentals including property performance market conditions cash flows valuation borrower financial strength and credit risk.
• Build financial models and spreadsheets and utilize analytics software and databases including Bloomberg for credit and industry analysis investment monitoring and portfolio reporting.
• Engage with issuer representatives sell-side analysts borrowers brokers and other market participants to support investment analysis and decision-making.
• Undertake ad hoc projects to support investment research portfolio management and the broader investment decision-making process.
• Leverage generative AI tools to gather and analyze information from a wide range of sources including prospectuses financial statements property and market information and third-party research used in public and private market investment analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferably Business Finance Accounting Economics Real Estate or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical critical-thinking communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in investment management fixed income commercial real estate or financial markets.
• Leadership potential and a desire to make an impact.
• Internship academic or other relevant work experience that demonstrates analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Interest in technology and experience using or learning generative AI and other analytical tools.
  

Our goal is to give you broad exposure to different markets and investment strategies so you can discover where your strengths and interests align. At the end of the two-year program the intention is to place participants into a permanent position within Securian Asset Management. If no suitable role is available the program will conclude at that point. We also recognize that career paths can take different directions and participants may choose to pursue opportunities outside of Securian AM if that better aligns with their long-term goals.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If youre in a commutable distance (90 minutes) youll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred Skills:

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team we want you to connect with your work your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth well-being and work-life balance including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax recharge and spend time doing whats important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securians flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave caregiver leave for family members bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securians 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment associates and their eligible family members including spouses domestic partners and children are eligible for medical dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events volunteer paid time off a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities including:

• Environmental Health & Sustainability
• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securians benefits please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these all cases the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group Inc. does not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital or familial status pregnancy disability genetic information political affiliation veteran status status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please contact us by email at by telephone (voice) or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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