Job Description

POSITION TITLE
Sr. Credit Research Analyst

LOCATION
Stamford, CT

YOUR ROLE
This position will be a member of the Structured Credit team covering CLO and CMBS portfolios and report directly to the Head of Investment Grade Credit. The successful candidate will play an important role in evaluating new investment opportunities and managing existing investment positions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform credit analysis of CLO and CMBS Transactions in both new issue and secondary markets
• Make buy/hold/sell recommendations in support of investment and portfolio needs
• Review CLO/CMBS portfolio holdings according to internal surveillance requirements, including:
o Maximizing Usage of Trepp, Intex, Thomson-Reuters, and Bloomberg to evaluate fundamental performance
o Maintaining on- going dialogue with CLO managers including formalized due diligence and site visits
o Follow up with trustees, servicers, special servicers, rating agencies, bankers to determine causes of performance variance versus expectations
o Compare the performance to our original expectations and revise our internal ratings as necessary
o Participate in monthly credit reviews for structured finance asset classes and watch list discussions
• Perform impairment and other cash flow testing on the portfolio including:
o Create and lead discussions with stakeholders on assumptions for Other Than Temporary Impairments (OTTI)
o Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of securities identified for impairments and work with auditors
• Prepare portfolio reviews and participate in Portfolio Strategy Discussions
• Actively contribute to Investments-wide projects and process improvements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, or related area(s) of study
• Minimum of 3 years of experience investing in structured products: CLO or CMBS
• Experience in analyzing or modeling a variety of deal structures
• Experience with Trepp, Intex, Thomson-Reuters, Bloomberg, CoStar
• Experience and expertise discerning trends from large data sets in short time periods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Team player who can adapt to changing priorities
• Strong Excel and Power Point Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• MBA or equivalent degree
• CFA or candidacy

Why work at Genworth:
• We have a real impact on the lives of the people we serve
• We work on challenging and rewarding projects
• We give back to the communities where we live
• We offer competitive benefits including:
o Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account options beginning your first day
o Unlimited Choice Time Off
o 12 Paid Holidays
o 40 hours of volunteer time off
o 401K Account with matching contributions
o Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
o Paid Family Leave
o Child Care Subsidy Program

COMPANY
Genworth Financial, Inc. is a leading insurance holding company committed to helping families achieve the dream of home ownership and address the financial challenges of aging through its leadership positions in mortgage insurance and long term care insurance. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth traces its roots back to 1871.

Led by our Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Department manages a consolidated investment portfolio of nearly $75 billion and consists of investment professionals focused on portfolio management, risk management, asset management, derivatives, operations, finance and accounting functions.

We know we can’t deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees. That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, camaraderie, rewarding work, community involvement, and a focus on our employees’ well-being. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential.