Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst-ABS

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Director, Assoc Credit Res Analyst - VDDIRAWe’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.

** Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst-ABS
**** Position Overview
** HIMCO (The Hartford Investment Management Company) is seeking a highly motivated and analytically rigorous Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst to join our Securitized Products team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the management of an $8 billion portfolio of public Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and private Asset-Based Finance (ABF) investments. The Director, Associate Credit Research Analyst will report to the ABS Portfolio Manager and work closely with other investment professionals to evaluate, recommend, and monitor ABS/ABF investments across the capital structure.

Sector coverage will include auto, equipment, and a range of other consumer and esoteric assets.  This is an opportunity for a high-performing candidate to take on meaningful investment responsibility within a collaborative, data-driven investment team. This position is based in our Hartford, CT office on a full time, hybrid schedule (T, W, Th in office, M, F remote).
** Core Responsibilities
** Investment Underwriting & Diligence
* 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

Cash Flow Modeling & Analytics
* 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)
Portfolio & Market Surveillance
* 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
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
* Ability and willingness 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 Black Rock 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.
* 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…