Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst-ABS

Director, Assoc Credit Res Analyst - VDDIRA
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Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst-ABS

Position Overview

HIMCO (The Hartford Investment Management Company) is seeking a highly motivated and analytically rigorous Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst to join our Securitized Products team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the management of an $8 billion portfolio of public Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and private Asset-Based Finance (ABF) investments. The Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst will report to the ABS Portfolio Manager and work closely with other investment professionals to evaluate, recommend, and monitor ABS/ABF investments across the capital structure. Sector coverage will include auto, equipment, and a range of other consumer and esoteric assets. This is an opportunity for a high-performing candidate to take on meaningful investment responsibility within a collaborative, data-driven investment team. This position is based in our Hartford, CT office on a full time, hybrid schedule (T, W, Th in office, M, F remote).

Core Responsibilities

Investment Underwriting & Diligence

• Underwrite and archive diligence for investment opportunities
• Develop or enhance subsector credit frameworks and maintain diligence checklists
• Evaluate the risk/return profile of all tranches in the capital structure and help craft investment recommendations

• Build, maintain, or enhance models to forecast collateral performance (prepayment, delinquency, default, etc.)
• Complete scenario cash flow analysis, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis for investment opportunities and existing holdings (using Intex, DV01, or internal models)

• Monitor existing ABS/ABF holdings for changes in credit or convexity risk
• Track collateral performance trends and identify emerging risks
• Develop and maintain views on market trends and sector dynamics

• 5+ years of relevant experience in ABS/ABF or other securitized sector research, trading, or structuring at a buy-side firm, investment bank, or rating agency
• Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and Intex
• Working knowledge of programming/scripting tools (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL)
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information efficiently
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including structured finance cash flow analysis
• Solid understanding of fixed income markets, structured products, and credit analysis
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, creativity, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Ability and willingness to travel as required
• Bachelor's degree required

• Advanced degree (MBA) and/or CFA designation is helpful
• Experience with or proficiency in DV01, 1010data, and/or BlackRock Analytics is helpful