Job Description

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among itsWorld's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.



A Brief Overview



Demonstrate sophisticated expertise in fundamental credit analysis along with intimate knowledge of capital markets, and creatively apply this knowledge to the needs of our client. Recommendations should appropriately consider RGA's risk and return parameters. Actively advocate for the uniform application of RGA's credit culture in all applicable interactions. Provide leadership in the development and mentoring of junior analysts.



What you will do



Employ leadership in the design and advocacy of a credit culture within the credit department, the investment department and the company as a whole. Provide leadership in the development and mentoring of junior analysts. Show leadership in initiatives to improve credit monitoring and processes. Conduct sophisticated fundamental and relative value analysis at the industry and individual credit levels and recommend investments appropriate to RGA's risk and return parameters. Source and synthesize a wide variety of data pertaining to any assigned credit or industry in an efficient and precise manner. The data includes but is not limited to earnings reports, company presentations, industry data, , rating agency considerations and macro economic climate. Identify avenues for event risk and challenges facing the credit and sector. Generate well framed questions and targeted lines of inquiry for varied audiences (rating agency analysts, management etc) that would contribute to well supported conclusions. Develop productive relationships with company management, sell side analysts, rating agency analysts and other avenues of information. Maintain current knowledge of investment practices, trends and applications. Persuasively support thesis to an audience that includes peers and senior level management. Actively listen to differing opinions and assess the validity of these points of view. Independently produce high quality substantive written reports that are clear and concise and demonstrate the strengths and risks of a credit as well as a well-supported recommendation for action. Participate in department projects as needed. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

An undergraduate degree with 6+ years of investment fundamental analysis experience CFA accreditation

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related fieldOR MBA graduate

Skillset



Highly advanced analytic and presentation skills that can be applied to quantitative and qualitative data Highly advanced capacity to absorb and apply information in an efficient and accurate manner. Keen attention to detail Advanced verbal and written skills to be able to clearly and concisely communicate research and ideas Leadership and mentoring skills Experienced with spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software. Experience in the optimal use of provided data resources which would include Bloomberg and Blackrock High level of creativity, accountability and resourcefulness Ability to focus in an open environment Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions Interpersonal skills Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously; Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects Ability to provide customer service in a satisfactory manner Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions Advanced negotiating and persuasion skills Advanced knowledge of accounting and quantitative analysis

What you can expect from RGA:

Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world. Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought. * Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.