Hartford Area Job Listings

Title Banking Assistant Division Director

Employer The State of Connecticut, Department of Banking

Job Location Hartford, CT, US

The State of Connecticut, Department of Banking (DOB) is now accepting applications for an exciting Banking Assistant Division Director opportunity in Hartford, CT!

Position Highlights:

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday schedule
• First shift hours
• A hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and telework) will be available based on business needs, in accordance with the Telework Policy
• Location: 260 Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT

The Role

The Banking Assistant Division Director will assist the Banking Director of Financial Institutions Division in administering the programs, activities, and operations of the Division. We are the primary state regulator for state-chartered banks and credit unions, securities, and consumer credit. Our mission is to protect users of financial services from unlawful or improper practices by ensuring regulated entities and individuals adhere to state banking, consumer credit and securities laws. We accomplish this through regular, thorough, and cost-effective examinations of the entities it supervises. We also engage with the public and other stakeholders through a variety of media platforms, educational outreach initiatives, and press communications.

Posted: November 11, 2024

Interested? Please use this link to view the entire job posting and apply!

Title Risk Manager

Employer The Hartford

Job Location Hartford, CT, US

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Risk Analyst, Asset Liability Management, Enterprise Risk Management, The Hartford

The Asset Liability Management team is responsible for developing the portfolio funding strategies that support the liabilities and surplus objectives of The Hartford by establishing and monitoring investment strategy, policy, and performance benchmarks. Executing on these initiatives requires a sound understanding of risk and reward for various fixed income and equity asset classes, as well as the pricing, profitability, and risk profile of the insurance liabilities underwritten by our P&C and Group Benefit affiliates. The Risk Analyst, ALM, will be highly involved in shaping and improving the risk modeling and portfolio benchmarking framework for our General Account portfolio managed by HIMCO. They will work closely with teammates in Enterprise Risk Management, HIMCO, Finance, and the Insurance Businesses to establish and monitor the company’s strategic asset allocation, investment policy and investment risk governance framework. Areas of focus will include portfolio optimization techniques, interest rate risk management, peer analysis and liability risk factor analysis. This role is based in our Hartford, CT, Home Office.

Responsibilities:

• Drive portfolio optimization initiatives (i.e., model maintenance and enhancements, correlation analysis, sensitivity testing).
• Partner with organizations across the company in gaining a deeper understanding of both General Account and Pension liabilities and risk characteristics which can be mitigated through capital market strategies (i.e., inflation).
• Risk monitoring of General Account and Pension portfolio positioning relative to policy and constraints as well as maintaining investment policy.
• Maintenance of liquidity risk management framework, monitoring, and reporting best practices for the insurance operating companies.
• Develop and leverage an extensive investments knowledge, especially relating to fixed-income securities and derivatives.
• Utilize and enhance statistical skills via involvement in risk/asset/liability modeling.
• Assist in developing risk/capital/ALM management/models for all aspects of the enterprise.
• Effectively communicate with Lines of Business, HIMCO, and Corporate Finance.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience in a corporate finance, actuarial, investment, or other relevant role is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and passion for corporate finance and capital markets theory, financial management and economics.
• Excellent analytical capabilities required; experience with R preferred.
• Basic understanding of pricing, valuation, financial and risk management models helpful
• Convincing verbal communications, listening, appropriate influencing skills.
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• B.A. or B.S. in finance or another quantitative discipline
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, MBA, and/or actuarial credentials or progression toward credentials (ASA, ACAS) and/or a C.F.A. is a plus but not required.

***This role can be filled a higher level depending on experience***

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectations of working in an office (Hartford) 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday).

Salary $75,200 - $166,680

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age As a condition of your employment for HIMCO, you will be required to affirm to HIMCO’s Code of Ethics and understand that you will be required to comply with the disclosure of accounts, holdings, and pre-clearance of trades for the accounts of you and your household family members as more fully described in the Code of Ethics Key Points. If you will be deemed to be a “Covered Associate” under HIMCO’s Pay to Play Policy, you will also need to disclose all political contributions that you have given within the past 2 calendar years.

Posted: October 9, 2024

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Title Research Analyst

Employer NEAM

Job Location Farmington, CT, US

The Structured Securities group is seeking a Research Analyst to support multiple debt securitized products sectors and internal processes. Reporting to the Head of Structured Securities, the Research Analyst is responsible for various data gathering, report preparation, security surveillance, and cash flow preparation and stress testing scenario analysis. A major focus for this role is working with, organizing, and analyzing large amounts of data. Proficiency with SQL and VB/VBA to analyze large datasets, critical thinking to evaluate results, and time management skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously are required. Sitting on the trading desk and working in a team-based environment, the position will provide ample opportunity to learn and develop a deep understanding of multiple securitized products sectors. In a client focused culture, the Research Analyst will support other functional areas of the firm to address client requests, inquiries and needs in a timely fashion

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop proficiency in existing analytical systems and processes being used by the structured products group; demonstrate initiative recommending enhancements and improvements to processes and systems
• Maintain, update, and query large loan datasets used for credit analysis
• Provide analytical and programming support to the trading desks using SQL, VB/VBA, and/or other programming tools for data aggregation, analysis, and automation
• Perform regular investment surveillance analysis, periodic cash flow stress testing, model-based scenario analysis and reporting.
• Prepare written analysis and research under the direction of the more senior analysts

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with major in quantitative fields like Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Statistics etc.
• CFA/MBA highly preferred or progress towards one a plus
• High level of academic achievement
• Relevant work (1-5 years) or internship experience in asset backed and/or fixed income markets strongly preferred
• Ability to query/update database using SQL, creating automation functionality using VB/VBA required. Familiarity with other programming interfaces a plus
• Strong quantitative and technical skills, with a willingness to expand these skills (Access, Advanced Excel, SQL, VB/VBA, and C#)
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, team environment
• Desire to initiate projects in response to observed needs, self-starter
• Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, keen attention to detail and strong desire to learn
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and high degree of integrity and credibility
• Comfortable supporting and working closely with others in a team oriented collegial environment

To find out more about New England Asset Management go to https://www.neamgroup.com or find us on LinkedIn. NEAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Re Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. NEAM has developed proprietary decision-making tools and specialized services enabling the delivery of asset and capital management solutions to clients within the context of evolving regulatory, accounting and tax issues faced by insurance companies today.* The firm’s culture is team oriented, collaborative, transparent and intellectually curious. We currently offer an excellent opportunity for a Research Analyst at NEAM. We currently offer a hybrid schedule, T/W/TR, on site in our Farmington, CT office and M/F remote.

Posted: September 19, 2024

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Title Associate Product Manager

Employer Virtus Investment Partners

Job Location Hartford, CT, US

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting in the oversight, management, development, and positioning of assigned investment managers and strategies across product lines to ensure quality and marketability. The position assists the product management team in providing timely and transparent information to support client education and retaining assets across distribution channels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support investment oversight activities for assigned managers and strategies.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all aspects of assigned managers and strategies including investment process, performance, product structures, and competition.
• Serves as liaison between Portfolio Management and Sales and Marketing teams to help position and market product line.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert to internal constituencies.
• Provides tactical assistance regarding all aspects of product positioning, including competitive analytics.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS::

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years financial services industry experience.
• Series 7 preferred.
• Progress toward professional designation (i.e. CFA, CAIA) preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment concepts, and economics.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Must be strong team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Proficient understanding of a variety of database technologies including, but not limited to, Morningstar Direct, Y-Charts, eVestment, and FactSet.
• Self-directed and motivated, with ability to work collaboratively with a variety of departments at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Salary Range: $74,000- $104,000 The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in a company incentive plan.

Posted: September 9, 2024

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Title Corporate Credit Research - Financials (Hybrid)

Employer Conning

Job Location Hartford, CT, US

We are seeking professionals with diverse backgrounds who can contribute to our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and desire to work with a strong team of investment professionals and industry experts, we would like to hear from you.

Position Summary

Utilize credit research expertise to provide fundamental credit and relative value opinions on individual fixed-income securities. Provide recommendations for portfolio allocation among industry groups. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for sector coverage within Financials and will work with portfolio managers to develop investment strategies for corporate bonds.

• Independently perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis as to the credit worthiness of assigned companies within their sectors and assign internal credit ratings and fundamental outlooks. Identify and analyze external macro and industry factors which will impact the creditworthiness of companies.
• Interact with company management, other credit analysts, rating agencies and sell-side analysts as well as equity analysts.
• Develop an awareness of industry and capital market issues and trends such that analysis can be performed on a comparative basis with the ability to make investment recommendations on the basis of relative value.
• Communicate credit recommendations via conversations with and presentations to senior credit analysts, portfolio managers and traders.
• Participate in evaluating changes in the economic, legislative or business environment, which are likely to have an impact on the investment strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA, Masters or equivalent, or CFA (or progress towards) a plus.
• Three to ten years of relevant work experience.
• Credit analysis experience in a buy/sell-side, rating agency, or insurance company a plus.
• Credit experience in analyzing corporate credits (Investment Grade or High Yield), additional skills analyzing any of the following sectors, Banking, Brokerage, Asset Managers, REITs, Insurance and/or Finance Companies, are an advantage.
• Analyst must be able to work effectively with the portfolio managers and traders and as part of a team that includes other analysts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively communicate and pass on ideas and recommendations.
• The ability to understand and analyze the credit worthiness of companies within their sectors.
• The ability to make relative value judgements based on market knowledge.
• An inquisitive nature with a drive towards excellence in all aspects of the research process.
• Strong technical skills using Bloomberg, FactSet, S&P Capital IQ, Power BI, SQL, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Decisions directly impact portfolio performance. Credit opinions are used by the traders and portfolio managers in bond purchase decisions. Identifies credit issues and opportunities.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our company embraces the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Posted: August 15, 2024

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Title Senior Research Analyst

Employer NEAM

Job Location Farmington, CT, US

We currently offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Research Analyst in our Farmington CT office. We are on a hybrid schedule with M/F remote and T/W/TR in the office.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Analyst will be responsible for analyzing investment grade corporate credits. The successful candidate will be a member of a team that provides fundamental credit analysis used for making timely investment recommendations for client portfolios with the goal of outstanding investment performance. This position is responsible for:

• A capital markets orientation.
• Making investment recommendations and providing appropriate documentation to support the decision-making process.
• Conducting extensive due diligence to support buy/sell/hold decisions as well as relative value recommendations.
• Assessing individual company financial profiles.
• Preparing/maintaining financial models.
• Monitoring earnings releases and news stories.
• Networking with key industry and analysts.
• Preparing concisely written company specific reports that will include recommendation rationale, outlook, key credit strengths/concerns, as well as recent developments.
• Monitoring credit trends within assigned industry sectors, identifying key drivers within the sector, and presenting a near and intermediate term outlook.

Qualifications, Education, Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant industry-related experience with a proven track record of fundamental credit analysis that results in sound investment decisions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and structures; determine management strengths, weaknesses, and viability of corporate strategies.
• Demonstrated success in identifying key credit issues and effectively communicating these findings to appropriate personnel.
• Possessing strong oral and written communication skills, proven ability to make, communicate, and defend decisions. Must have experience, and be comfortable with, presenting their analysis to both internal and external constituents.
• A self-starter with a passion for excellence and ability to manage his/her time effectively.
• Comfortable in a team oriented collegial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree such as an MBA and/or CFA designation desirable.

To find out more about New England Asset Management go to https://www.neamgroup.com or find us on LinkedIn. NEAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Re Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. NEAM has developed proprietary decision-making tools and specialized services enabling the delivery of asset and capital management solutions to clients within the context of evolving regulatory, accounting and tax issues faced by insurance companies today.* The firm’s culture is team oriented, collaborative, transparent and intellectually curious. We currently offer an excellent opportunity for a Client Strategist at NEAM. The NEAM home office is located in Farmington, CT. We offer a hybrid work schedule with M/F remote and T/W/TR in office.

*NEAM does not offer tax/legal advice. It is the continuing policy of New England Asset Management to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability, marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by the applicable law. In addition, New England Asset Management provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To apply: Visit Application page for Senior Research Analyst

Posted: July 22, 2024

Title Accountant

Employer State of Connecticut

Job Location Hartford, CT, US - Hybrid/Telework opportunities available, depending upon specific activities

Applications are being accepted through 6/27/2024 11:59:00 PM

THE ROLE:

The role of Accountant, with the Department of Housing (DOH), will be responsible for performing the most complex accounting tasks within a variety of accounting programs and systems. This role may also be accountable for lead or consultative responsibility. The Accountant will report to the Housing and Community Development Manager, for DOH.

ABOUT US

The Department of Housing (DOH) strengthens and revitalizes communities by promoting affordable housing opportunities. DOH seeks to eliminate homelessness and to catalyze the creation and preservation of quality, affordable housing to meet the needs of all individuals and families statewide to ensure that Connecticut continues to be a great place to live and work. DOH works in concert with municipal leaders, public agencies, community groups, local housing authorities, and other housing developers in the planning and development of affordable homeownership and rental housing units, the preservation of existing multi-family housing developments, community revitalization and financial and other support for our most vulnerable residents through our funding and technical support programs. As the State's lead agency for all matters relating to housing, DOH provides leadership for all aspects of policy and planning relating to the development, redevelopment, preservation, maintenance and improvement of housing serving very low, low, and moderate income individuals and families. DOH is also responsible for overseeing compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and financial assistance agreements for funded activities through long-term program compliance monitoring.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Records complex and compound journal entries;
• Prepares balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accounts;
• Analyzes and interprets accounting records and reports;
• Assists higher level staff in planning, design and implementation of accounting procedures or systems;
• Reviews expenditures and prepares or reviews financial statements;
• Assists in budget management by compiling and reviewing agency manager program budget proposals, preparing estimates and calculations of projected expenditures and quarterly allotments, and preparing monthly reports;
• Monitors fiscal aspects of grant programs by preparing or reviewing financial reports, reviewing expenditures for compliance with grant contracts, providing technical assistance to grantees in maintaining accounting records;
• Recommends accounting related improvements to business practices such as accounting controls and financial reviews;
• Utilizes electronic data processing (EDP) systems for financial records, reports and analysis;
• Assists in EDP experts in planning and implementation of financial aspects of EDP systems;
• May supervise bookkeeping (e.g., maintenance, balancing and reconciling of accounts), accounts payable and/or receivable functions or other accounting related paraprofessional or clerical functions;

Job Posted 6/24/2024

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