We have a great opportunity for a research analyst to join our fixed income investment team. The ideal candidate will bring strong data and analytical skills and a desire to work in one of the largest financial markets in theworld. The role will use data to help inform decisions made within the Structured Products team. This team invests over $50B of structured product assets: agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS, RMBS), commercial mortgage securities (CMBS), asset-backed securities including esoteric (ABS) and collateralized loan obligations (CLO). This role on the research team directly impacts our portfolios and the work you do will influence trades in the millions of dollars on a regular basis.Responsibilities:
- In-depth quantitative and qualitative evaluation of investment opportunities in the commercial real estate (CRE) debt market. A base line knowledge of valuation and cash flow modeling of investment real estate, across a variety of property types, is critical for success in the role.
- Communicate investment recommendations that summarize the evaluation and research of an investment opportunity. When appropriate, write recommendation documents to present to management.
- Responsible for the monthly surveillance of existing investments in the CMBS market. Update models and communicate any material change in outlook with clear and concise reasoning.
- Monitor the commercial real estate market by engaging with research analysts across the industry as well as summarizing public REIT earnings calls. Interact with Wall Street firms to source opportunities and gather information critical to the investment analysis.
- Interact with issuers and dealers, attending meetings and conferences as needed.
- Contribute to team discussions focused on investment opportunities and performance.Required Qualifications:
- Genuine interest in commercial real estate and structured finance.
- Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of financial statements.
- Understanding of the fixed income markets.
- Communication and relationship building skills to appropriately influence and share ideas with others.
- BA/BS degree.Preferred Qualifications:
- Evaluation of mortgages secured by commercial real estate.
- Exposure to CMBS markets.
- Some programming experience in any language.
- Passion in investments and financial markets.
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) completed or in progress.About Our Company:We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration as of 2022. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries, advise and manage assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.Full-Time/Part-Time: Full timeExempt/Non-Exempt: ExemptJob Family Group: Investment ManagementLine of Business: AMINV US Asset Management #J-18808-Ljbffr