L&G – Asset Management, America · 1 month ago
Quantitative Research Analyst - Mortgage Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expL&G – Asset Management, America is seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst – Mortgage Specialist to join their Chicago-based US Fixed Income Team. The role involves supporting mortgage investments by expanding the firm's infrastructure and conducting analysis to inform investment decisions.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across LGIM’s global investment and distribution business
Partner with the IT, data and engineering teams to deliver solutions for the investment side of the organization
Design and implement tools to directly support the LGIM America’s investment desks
Build tools for supporting the analysis of MBS valuations, speeds, and technicals
Conduct analysis on prepayments, mortgage market technicals, and valuations
Stay abreast of market developments that influence mortgage valuations
Assist in formulating relative value assessments
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of relevant experience
Broad knowledge of financial markets, trading, portfolio construction and risk management and relevant regulations
Bachelors degree required, related advanced degree and/or CFA a plus
Actuarial experience a plus
Strong quantitative modeling skills with extensive understanding and knowledge of a wide range of tools including Python, MATLab, VBA, Git, C#, SQL and Domino Data Lab
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex and technical matters to clients, as well as internal and external partners
Capable of completing tasks independently
Managing stakeholder relationships
Taking ownership of supporting existing processes
Benefits
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Healthcare
Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Vacation
Sick time
An employee assistance program
Commuter and transit programs
Supplemental health benefits including accidental injury
Critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
Pet insurance
Company
L&G – Asset Management, America
L&G's asset management division is a major global investor across public and private markets, with $1.4 trillion.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet.
201-500 employees
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CEO
Pat Ryan
Chief Financial Officer
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