Swiss Re

Investment Analyst, Private Debt

Swiss Re$112K — $168K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in structured credit, securitized products or asset-based finance
  • College/university degree or equivalent in finance, economics, or related field; CFA or similar qualifications are a plus
  • Strong understanding of structured finance concepts, credit analysis, and securitization structures
  • Advanced/Expert Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in English
  • Self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel when required

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and evaluate investment opportunities across structured credit and private market avenues
  • Oversee and assess the strategies of Private Debt asset managers
  • Develop and maintain a rigorous portfolio monitoring framework
  • Drive customized reporting and presentations for stakeholders
  • Track market developments in ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and specialty lending sectors
  • Contribute to developing long-term investment strategies and operational models
  • Help manage day-to-day portfolio activities and risk assessments

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model requiring at least three days in the office each week
  • Career development opportunities in a diverse and collaborative environment
  • Exposure to a variety of asset classes within private debt
  • Opportunity to work with a global team of investment professionals
  • Inclusive workplace culture encouraging innovation and diversity
Full Job Description
Have you thought about kick-starting your investment career in Private Markets?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious professional who is ready to contribute and grow through a hands-on role in the exciting and expanding world of private debt.

This role requires prior experience analyzing structured credit transactions (public or private) and a strong interest in credit investing, portfolio construction, and financial markets.

About the Role

As a Private Debt Investment Analyst at Swiss Re, you will play a key role in supporting and shaping the Private Debt asset class. The role offers primary exposure to public and private securitized products, specialty finance, and asset-backed lending structures, as well as broader private asset classes including infrastructure lending, commercial mortgages, and private credit.

Your responsibilities will span both strategic and operational dimensions, including the development and oversight of the long-term investment strategy and operating model. You will be actively involved in the day-to-day management of the portfolio, contributing to investment selection, portfolio steering, performance monitoring, and risk assessment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on disciplined risk management and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities also include:

  • Analyze and evaluate investment opportunities across structured credit, asset-based finance, and other private markets opportunities originated via external asset managers' relationships
  • Help oversee Private Debt asset managers including ongoing assessment of investment strategy as well as operational aspects
  • Develop and maintain a high standard portfolio monitoring framework capturing key portfolio characteristics as well as developments in terms of returns and risk
  • Drive and coordinate with key stakeholders customized reporting frameworks and presentations to relevant business units and internal committees
  • Track market developments across ABS, RMBS, CMBS, consumer finance, specialty lending and other private market sectors


About You

You bring strong analytical and quantitative skills, coupled with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment. In addition, your effective interpersonal and communication skills support successful collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Additional requirements include:

  • College/university degree or equivalent in finance, economics, or a related field. CFA or similar qualifications are a plus
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in structured credit, securitized products or asset-based finance
  • Understanding of structured finance concepts, credit analysis and securitization structures
  • Advanced/Expert Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) skills required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Self-motivated and driven; ability to balance multiple tasks and work effectively in a collaborative, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
  • Ability and willingness to travel, when required


About the Team

The Private Debt team is a diverse and global team of investment professionals located in New York, Zurich, and London part of the Private Investments unit in Swiss Re Group Asset Management. We are a core function within Swiss Re Asset Management, responsible for managing private debt portfolios for Swiss Re's own balance sheet. The team consists of dedicated specialists overseeing and transacting in Infrastructure, Commercial Mortgage, Mid-Market Loans, and Private Asset-Backed Finance across a global portfolio.

Our company uses a hybrid work model requiring at least three days in the office each week, with the option to work onsite full-time if preferred. This position is not eligible for full-time telework or visa sponsorship.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $112,000 to $168,000. The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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About Swiss Re

Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd, commonly known as Swiss Re, is a reinsurance company based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the world's second-largest reinsurer, after Munich Re. Swiss Re provides insurance and reinsurance products and services to customers globally. The company operates through four segments: Property & Casualty Reinsurance, Life & Health Reinsurance, Corporate Solutions, and Admin Re. Swiss Re has a long history, dating back to 1863, and has grown to become a leading player in the global insurance and reinsurance industry. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and promote renewable energy.
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