Credit Analyst II

Job Description

The Securities Valuation Office (SVO) of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is hiring a Credit Analyst II. This full‑time hybrid position requires residency within 100 miles of the New York, NY office.

• Perform credit analysis of assigned sectors of corporate or structured securities in a wide variety of industries to establish appropriate rating.
• Analyze security structure & legal agreements, financial statements and credit viability of issuer, peer analysis, industry data, economic trends, and relevant third‑party support, collateral or lease agreements.
• Prepare concise written credit reports and make verbal presentations to the credit committee.
• Document ratings rationale in Initial Filing or Annual Update reports, ensuring adherence to internal analysis standards.
• Respond to verbal and written appeals.
• Achieve productivity and timeliness requirements.
• Review Regulatory Treatment Analysis Service requests and prep written reports for credit committee review.
• Identify and participate in internal and external professional development opportunities to broaden analytical skill set.
• Develop working knowledge of the Purposes and Procedures Manual of the Investment Analysis Office and the Accounting Practices & Procedures Manual of the NAIC.
• Produce research on industry trends/issues relevant to regulators.
• Respond to informational requests from regulators, insurers, NRSROs, investment bankers, etc.
• Maintain interpersonal skills to disseminate information and viewpoints to a variety of customers, including regulators.

• Master's degree (M.A., M.B.A. in Finance) or equivalent and/or CFA.
• 5‑10 years of experience with at least 5+ years of fundamental credit analysis.

• Experience performing credit analysis at a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO or credit rating agency).

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Microsoft Windows, Bloomberg, and similar software.
• Advanced programming capabilities with these tools is a plus.

$128,237 up to $195,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The NAIC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.