Analyst, Institutional Solutions

Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry. We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients’ unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning’s risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data to assist LDI team in designing and structuring investment solutions and strategies (growth and hedging portfolios) for clients. • Develops derivatives hedging solutions for institutional solutions clients. • Assist LDI team with Asset-Liability Models to develop real-life hedging strategies. • Assists LDI team in providing quarterly client data and performance results reports, to support business growth and client onboarding. • Develops full stack software solutions related to the above.

Ancillary Responsibilities • May assist with client retention. • Build LDI strategies that help pension plans lock-in funding improvements and reduce investment risk. • Assist in creating material to help clients better understand investment strategies. • Conduct analysis on derivatives-based solutions in a cost-effective manner. • Gain knowledge in Conning’s investment, risk and capital management capabilities. • Maintain and develop Conning's Conning360 Institutional Solutions Portal web application. • Maintain and develop automated data pipelines for Conning's corporate defined benefit pension LDI tracker. • Errors in judgment can directly lead to lost clients, revenue and reputation. • No direct or indirect reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science required. • Strong quantitative and analytical skills. • Full-stack software development capabilities and particularly strong as it relates to the front-end of the stack. • Able to understand clients’ goals. • Experience in giving presentations is helpful. • Self-motivated and can work in a specialized group within an asset management organization that is committed to support the effort in order to make it successful. • Strong communication skills: ability to translate investment jargon into layman’s terms. • Must have the ability to work as part of a team. • Preferred qualifications: STEM Bachelor’s degree.

Base Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 per year. This range was established in good faith based on factors that may include the position’s responsibilities, required experience and qualifications, internal compensation structure, compensation for comparable positions, geographic considerations, and the approved budget.

The actual compensation offered will be determined based on lawful, job-related factors and may vary within the stated range. This is not a commission-based position.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements and the terms of the governing plans and policies, benefits offered with this position generally include medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, retirement plan and employer contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick leave, life and disability coverage, and other applicable fringe benefits.

This position is also eligible for incentive awards, if applicable. The benefit descriptions in this posting are summaries only. Eligibility, coverage, benefit levels, and other terms are governed by the applicable plan documents, policies, and applicable law. Conning is an equal opportunity employer.

Our company embraces the principles of inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to meet compliance obligations reflecting Conning's core values of honesty and integrity; must accept responsibility for compliance in each role and comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and legal requirements. Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry.

We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients’ unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning’s risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis.