Investment Analyst, Private Debt

About the role

As a Private Debt Investment Analyst at Swiss Re, you will play a key role in supporting and shaping the Private Debt asset class. The role offers primary exposure to public and private securitized products, specialty finance, and asset-backed lending structures, as well as broader private asset classes including infrastructure lending, commercial mortgages, and private credit.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate investment opportunities across structured credit, asset-based finance, and other private markets opportunities originated via external asset managers' relationships
• Help oversee Private Debt asset managers including ongoing assessment of investment strategy as well as operational aspects
• Develop and maintain a high standard portfolio monitoring framework capturing key portfolio characteristics as well as developments in terms of returns and risk
• Drive and coordinate with key stakeholders customized reporting frameworks and presentations to relevant business units and internal committees
• Track market developments across ABS, RMBS, CMBS, consumer finance, specialty lending and other private market sectors

Requirements

• College/university degree or equivalent in finance, economics, or a related field
• CFA or similar qualifications are a plus
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in structured credit, securitized products or asset-based finance
• Understanding of structured finance concepts, credit analysis and securitization structures
• Advanced/Expert Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self-motivated and driven; ability to balance multiple tasks and work effectively in a collaborative, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Ability and willingness to travel, when required

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment