The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

Investment Analyst, Public Credit

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc • $97K — $118K *
Hartford, CT 06106In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant experience in credit research, investment banking, or corporate finance.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a quantitative field preferred.
  • Strong skills in accounting and financial statement analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AI/data analytics; knowledge of Bloomberg or Capital IQ is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Intellectually curious, passionate about investing; CFA progression is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the credit research process for new investment ideas and ongoing monitoring of holdings.
  • Independently build detailed financial models and perform comparable company analysis.
  • Monitor industry news impacting the outlook and value of holdings.
  • Provide analysis for credit presentations to portfolio managers and clients.
  • Formulate independent investment recommendations and present to senior leadership.
  • Generate content for internal reports and participate in credit recommendation updates.
  • Support broader Public Credit Research projects and training initiatives.

Benefits

  • Participate in HIMCO's ongoing training programs.
  • Engage in a collaborative work culture that values independent thinking.
  • Access to financial resources and tools, such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ.
Full Job Description
Investment Analyst, Public Credit Research

Overview of Position:

HIMCO is seeking an Investment Analyst to join the Public Credit Research team.

The Investment Analyst will work closely with senior analysts in Public Credit Research to analyze and underwrite new investment ideas and monitor existing holdings using our fundamental and relative value investment framework

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in and provide individual contributions to the fundamental credit research process for new investment ideas and monitoring existing holdings
  • Independently utilize financial information to build detailed financial models for companies as well as comparable company analysis with some help/oversight/assistance from the senior analyst.
  • Proactively monitor company and industry news that may affect the fundamental outlook and/or relative value of our holdings
  • Assist with and provide independent analysis for credit presentations to PMs and other internal/external clients
  • Work independently to analyze credits and formulate investment recommendations and present views to Head of Public Credit Research and PMs
  • Assist and provide substantial input into preparing credit recommendation updates that utilize our internal systems, including CATAGO, Bloomberg chats and virtual/in-person morning meetings. Begin to deliver content in these forums.
  • Assist with and provide substantial input for ad-hoc projects, begin to support broader Public Credit Research projects
  • Actively participate in and provide content for Public Credit Research and HIMCO training.

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in credit research/fixed income, investment banking, equity research, accounting, corporate finance, or related investment role.
  • Strong academic background, preference for bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or quantitative (STEM) field
  • Strong accounting and financial statement analysis skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Powerpoint) and AI/data analytics skills. Knowledge of Bloomberg, Capital IQ or other financial statement data vendor a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing towards a culture of collaboration
  • Independent thinker; intellectually curious, with a passion for investing.
  • Progress toward CFA designation or willingness to pursue CFA is a plus but not required.
  • Depending on experience, position title will be either Senior Investment Analyst, Investment Analyst, or Assistant Investment Analyst


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

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$97,200 - $118,800

About The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. Throughout our rich history of more than 200 years, countless businesses and individuals, including Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, have turned to our company for protection. The Hartford celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010.

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Careers

Join the esteemed team at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., a leader in investment and insurance, where we offer more than just job opportunities—we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation. As one of the most respected names in the financial services industry, The Hartford is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, leadership, and continuous development.

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Learn more about The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc
Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1810
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$20.5 billion
NASDAQ
HIG
* Ladders Estimates

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