Investment Analyst Development Program (Hybrid)

Are you ready to start your career in investment management with hands-on experience, mentoring, and growth opportunities? At Securian Asset Management, we’re looking for driven, curious, and analytical early-career professionals to join our two-year Investment Analyst Development Program. This rotational program gives you the tools, exposure, and mentorship you need to thrive in the world of investments.

The Investment Analyst Development Program at Securian Asset Management is a two-year rotational program designed to cultivate the skills necessary for a successful career in investment management. Participants will gain exposure to multiple public and private fixed income asset classes as they support analysts and portfolio managers in the management of the $33 billion insurance company general account.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS:

• Two-year program with opportunities for advancement.
• Assignments across multiple fixed income asset classes.
• On-the-job training to build industry knowledge and skills.
• One-on-one mentoring with senior investment professionals.
• Sponsored pursuit of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with senior investment analysts to produce investment recommendations.
• Generate and present proprietary credit research.
• Build spreadsheets and utilize analytics software and databases (Bloomberg) for credit and industry analysis, investment monitoring and portfolio reporting.
• Engage with issuer representatives and sell-side analysts.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as needed to support the investment decision making process.
• Leverage generative AI tools to gather data from a wide range of sources (e.g. prospectuses, financial statements, third-party research) used for public and private market credit analysis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relative field, preferrable Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Strong Analytical, communication and team work skills.
• Leadership potential and ability to make an impact
• internship or relevant school/work experience
• Interest in technology and experience with generative AI tools

Our goal is to give you broad exposure to different markets and investment strategies so you can discover where your strengths and interests align. At the end of the two-year program, the intention is to place participants into a permanent position within Securian Asset Management. If no suitable role is available, the program will conclude at that point. We also recognize that career paths can take different directions, and participants may choose to pursue opportunities outside of Securian AM if that better aligns with their long-term goals.

Securian Asset Management believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. This position requires you to work within a in a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. Paul, MN. You’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. #LI-Hybrid

*Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Asset Management Analyst*

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

$59,400.00 - $130,600.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian. 

Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

Mental Wellness and Disability

Pride at Securian Financial

Securian Young Professionals Network

Securian Multicultural Network

Securian Women and Allies Network

Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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