Securitized Research Analyst, L&G - Asset Management, America

L&G's Asset Management business is a major investor across public and private markets worldwide, with $1.533 trillion in AUM. Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members, and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet. We aim to be a leading global investor, innovating to solve complex challenges for our clients using the power of L&G, rooted in an investment philosophy focused on creating long-term value. We incorporate financially material sustainability criteria to generate value and drive positive change.

About the role

The Securitized Research Analyst role within LGIM America provides high-level support to the Chicago-based US Fixed Income Team, focusing on all securitized product investments. The Analyst will deliver fundamental credit analysis to guide investment decisions in Esoteric/Commercial ABS and other structured/securitized product sectors. The role requires a strong understanding of the securitized industry and proficiency with issuers and collateral types in these markets.

The Research Analyst will engage with company management teams, rating agencies, and investment bank syndicate/research teams to analyze new and existing opportunities. The successful candidate will primarily focus on Esoteric/Commercial ABS sectors but will also support analysis in other Securitized sub-sectors as the team expands.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental credit analysis to support investment decisions in Esoteric/Commercial ABS and other structured/securitized product sectors.
• Liaise with company management teams, rating agencies, and investment bank syndicate/research teams to form opinions and analysis on opportunities.
• Support analysis in other Securitized sub-sectors as internal efforts expand.
• Demonstrate strong ABS research knowledge, with a focus on Esoteric/Commercial ABS.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of applicable ABS sector experience.
• Advanced degree required.
• Proficiency in ABS research/analysis and organizational skills.
• Experience analyzing ABS sectors including aircraft, digital infrastructure (datacenter & fiber), cell towers, containers, commercial/solar PACE, legal settlements, railcars, timeshare, and whole business.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities independently and accurately.
• Strong skills in Intex, Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• ABS modeling experience required.
• Working knowledge of all securitized products.
• Prior research experience analyzing commercial ABS sectors preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare, Dependent, and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Annual discretionary bonus plan.

• Voluntary supplemental health benefits, including accidental injury, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance.

Pay

The starting salary offer will vary based on factors such as education, job-related experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and market conditions.