Director, Private Credit Investment Analytics

Director, Private Credit Investment Performance

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values:
Do good. Be good. Make good.

About Us

NLG Capital, the investment management company of NLG, manages approximately $40+ billion in AUM. Our purpose is simple – to allow NLG to keep its promises. We drive results through a rigorous but collaborative investment process, and we hold ourselves to the highest of standards, both as investors and teammates. Our culture is founded on Meritocracy, Uncompromising Transparency, Intellectual Honesty, Performance Driven Learning, and Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.

We foster curiosity and provide opportunities to learn and grow, both as people and investors. The flat and collaborative nature of our team promotes an atmosphere where the best ideas are continually expressed and rewarded.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The Director, Investment Analytics – Private Credit is responsible for delivering high-impact, data-driven insights to NLG Capital’s private investment teams and Investment & Transaction Committees. This role serves as a central analytics partner across private credit markets, with accountability for the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of analytical and reporting capabilities covering asset origination, credit performance monitoring, and risk oversight.

Working closely with investment professionals, as well as partners in risk, finance, and technology, the Director will translate complex data into clear, decision-oriented insights. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with private credit (direct lending, ABL, structured credit) and strong quantitative, technical and communication skills required to bridge disciplines within an insurance asset manager.

At National Life, we believe our culture is strongest when we connect in person — sharing ideas, collaborating with colleagues, and building relationships that drive innovation. To support this, the current work schedule for this role includes being on-site Monday through Thursday each week. These designated on-site days may be adjusted in the future with advance notice.

• Partner with private investment teams to deliver actionable analytics across private credit asset classes, spanning origination, underwriting, portfolio performance, and risk monitoring
• Own and evolve the analytical and reporting architecture within private credit, including standardization of reporting, metrics, methodologies, and data across teams
• Drive automation and scalability of analytics and reporting processes, reducing manual workflows while increasing analytical depth and consistency
• Serve as a key analytics partner and facilitator to NLG Capital’s Private Credit Transaction Committee, supporting investment review, approval, and post-investment monitoring
• Lead the production of recurring monthly and quarterly reporting, including materials for senior leadership and Board-level audiences
• Translate complex portfolio and risk data into concise narratives and visualizations tailored to diverse stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with IT, data, and technology teams to leverage enterprise platforms and modern data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate controls
• Act as a subject-matter resource across investment teams on analytics, data interpretation, and best practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 7–10 or more years of professional experience in investment analytics, portfolio analytics, credit risk, quantitative…