Second Vice President, Fixed Income Analysis recruitment

Today, it is rare to find a company that has demonstrated financial strength, integrity and humanity through the most challenging economic times that our country has faced. For 165 years, New York Life and its employees have been there for policyholders through good times and bad.

When others compromised long-term security for short-term gains, New York Life held firm to its values, and not only survived, but experienced double digit growth in sales and market share. Come and grow with us!

New York Life Insurance Company's Investments Group is seeking a highly qualified senior analyst. The role is within the Portfolio Analytics and Risk Group responsible for monitoring various investment strategies across a multi-boutique structure within New York Life Investment Management.
 

Duties Responsibilities:

The Analyst will be responsible for performing investment focused oversight and due diligence on various investment strategies with a focus on fixed income. This position requires extensive knowledge of investment processes, returns and holdings based analytics, as well as, risk management metrics. Ideal candidates should have experience working in/or supporting a fixed income team in a portfolio management, product specialist, or risk management role. The analyst will:
                o Produce detailed analysis and recommendations for senior management
                o Serve as a firm-wide resource for fixed income related analytical support
                o Work on special projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Three years (five or more preferred) of appropriate experience gained from work in a similar capacity at an asset management or investment consulting firm.
• Expertise in fixed income portfolio management strategies and risk management techniques with strong mechanical knowledge of various fixed income instruments.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Hands-on expertise in one or more fixed income performance/attribution systems (e.g., RiskMetrics, Yield Book, Aladdin, FactSet, etc.)
• Must have the ability to work both independently as well as within a team on multiple time-sensitive projects with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• MBA / CFA desirable