Assistant Credit Research Analyst

Investment Analyst - DFH802

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

HIMCO is seeking an Assistant Credit Research Analyst to join the Credit Research Group. This individual will join a collaborative and successful credit research team, and work in close partnership with multiple Coverage Analysts on the Credit Research Team covering Investment Grade and/or High Yield credits. The individual will provide research support that will allow the senior analysts to deliver investment results that consistently meet or exceed client expectations. 

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Hartford, CT office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
 

Responsibilities:

• Financial Modeling – Utilize financial information to build detailed financial models for companies in various sectors as well as comparable company analysis.
• Assist analysts in monitoring company and industry news as well as changes in secular trends that may affect the fundamental outlook of coverage companies.
• Assist senior analysts in preparing credit presentations for PMs and other internal and external clients.
• Assist senior analysts in formulating and presenting investment recommendations.
• Assist senior analysts in preparing credit recommendation updates utilizing our internal systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in financial analysis
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, accounting, economics or related field. Internship and/or course work in investing (particularly in fixed income) a strong plus but not required. 
• Experience working with and genuine interest in Accounting
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, modeling experience, willingness to leverage technology and systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Bloomberg, CapitalIQ or other financial statement data vendor a plus.
• Sound judgment; strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently while embracing and promoting team concept and positively contributing towards a culture of collaboration.
• Independent thinker; intellectually curious, with a passion for investing.

The Hartford is proud of our achievements recognized with the following accolades:

• Worlds most Ethical companies - 13 years in a row
• Best places to work for LBGTQ+ - 14 years in a row
• Scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and was recognized as a 2021 DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
• Forbes #1 P&C insurer and #11 overall for Diversity

As a condition of your employment for HIMCO, you will be required to affirm to HIMCO’s Code of Ethics and understand that you will be required to comply with the disclosure of accounts, holdings and pre-clearance of trades for the accounts of you and your household family members as more fully described in the Code of Ethics Key Points. If you will be deemed to be a “Covered Associate” under HIMCO’s Pay to Play Policy, you will also need to disclose all political contributions that you have given within the past 2 calendar years.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$90,000 - $110,000

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