Senior Investment Analyst recruitment

Senior Investment Analyst

AIG Asset Management comprises a global team of investment professionals that provides investment advisory and asset management services to AIG and its businesses, including SunAmerica Financial Group, Chartis and United Guaranty Corporation. Headquartered in New York with several locations around the world, the group directly manages $287.9 billion of AIG, Inc. firm-wide assets and indirectly manages $68.3 billion through the use of AIG-affiliated entities and unaffiliated investment advisors as of 3/31/12.

Currently our Houston, Texas location has a Senior Investment Analyst position available
We invite you to consider putting your talents to work with us.

Position Summary

The position involves working with the senior portfolio management and transaction staff (typically a Vice President or Managing Director) in the Private Placement Group to monitor and manage the Private Placement portfolio and to analyze and make recommendations on existing portfolio holdings and new investments in private debt placements. The position will entail working with the Private Placement Group to:

* Manage the private placement portfolio including: reviewing periodic financial and compliance statements; spreading or updating five year financial summaries; completing credit reviews; analyzing amendment requests: ensuring accurate monthly portfolio pricing; and other duties as assigned.
* Assist with special projects as assigned.

The majority of the Senior Investment Analyst's time will be spent on managing the existing portfolio and analyzing new investment opportunities.

Responsibilities Include:

* Read corporate financial reports, analyst reports, news, etc. to monitor performance
* Spread company's financial results in Excel
* Write and present credit memos to credit committee.

Organizational Structure:

Position reports jointly to the Co-Heads of Corporate Private Placements. This team has 10 members. The investment analyst will interact with and take direction from multiple Private Placement team members. There are 35 members of the Private Placement Group 'PPG' (Corporate Privates is one asset class within PPG).

Performance Objectives:

* Assist senior analysts in all aspects of managing existing portfolio of private placement credits (reviews, amendments, pricing, watch list, etc.)
* Demonstrate growth throughout the year in key credit skills and communication skills.
* Become familiar with the Private Placement policies and procedures, particularly the Group Credit Process and Pricing Procedures.

Ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of work experience; including multiple years as a credit/investment analyst. A four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in finance or accounting. An MBA and/or CFA are preferred. The candidate should have strong analytic skills, a working knowledge of financial statements and strong Excel skills. The candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong organization and prioritization skills, which allow him or her to complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision. The candidate should demonstrate high ethical standards, good judgment and flexibility in achieving the goals of the Private Placement team.

Ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of work experience; including multiple years as a credit/investment analyst. A four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in finance or accounting. An MBA and/or CFA are preferred. The candidate should have strong analytic skills, a working knowledge of financial statements and strong Excel skills. The candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong organization and prioritization skills, which allow him or her to complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision. The candidate should demonstrate high ethical standards, good judgment and flexibility in achieving the goals of the Private Placement team.

About AIG

American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a world leader in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in Ireland and Tokyo. AIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.