Quantitative Research Analyst - Mortgage Specialist

Overview

The Quantitative Research Analyst - Mortgage Specialist will be a member of the Quantitative Solutions Group focused on supporting the Chicago-based US Fixed Income Team in its management of all MBS investments. The successful candidate will help expand the firm's mortgage investing infrastructure and conduct analysis to support investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across LGIM's global investment and distribution business
• Partner with the IT, data and engineering teams to deliver solutions for the investment side of the organization
• Design and implement tools to directly support the LGIM America's investment desks
• Build tools for supporting the analysis of MBS valuations, speeds, and technicals
• Conduct analysis on prepayments, mortgage market technicals, and valuations
• Stay abreast of market developments that influence mortgage valuations
• Assist in formulating relative value assessments

Qualifications

Salary Range

$100,000 - $140,000

The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant's education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs. Additional voluntary programs include : supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.

EOE Statement

As an EOE employer, Legal & General Investment Management America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and / or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. (2024)