Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst-ABS

Core Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Able and willing to travel as required
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the Firm

Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) is the asset management arm of The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. HIMCO is an insurance asset manager with approximately $120 billion in assets under management across the public fixed income, equity, and private markets (as of March 31, 2026). The firm manages assets on behalf of The Hartford, as well as insurance, sub-advisory and other institutional clients.

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: $121,600 - $182,400

Equal Opportunity Employer

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