Structured Product Analyst

Structured Product Analyst Columbus, OH IN BRIEF The Structured Product Analyst will support the portfolio management team by researching individual securities, contributing to investment decision-making, and helping implement the firm's investment philosophy and process.

Primary responsibilities include conducting market research and fundamental credit analysis on Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities and/or structured credit.

The analyst will also work to develop the skills required for long-term success in fixed income portfolio management.

At this level, the analyst is expected to operate independently within their area of coverage and may also mentor junior team members as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO * Research investment ideas in the structured product space, including ABS, MBS, and CMBS.

* Conduct fundamental credit analysis and market research.

* Contribute investment ideas to the portfolio management team, and the ongoing surveillance of existing holdings.

* Conduct credit analysis on bonds within ABS, MBS and CMBS.

* Provide analytical support for structured product Portfolio Managers.

* Monitor structured product holdings and performance.

* Collect and analyze investment performance data in response to client requests.

* Assess portfolio risk exposures on a day-to-day and long-term basis, understand benchmark characteristics, and determine trade allocation parameters.

* Work with portfolio managers to structure portfolios and provide an independent view of portfolio risk.

* Escalate risk issues when risk/reward tradeoffs are considered inappropriate.

* Conduct statistical, performance attribution, ad hoc and other recurring analysis.

* Responsibilities for each role outlined above are subject to change, and the percentage of time allocated to each may vary as the position evolves.

WHAT YOU NEED * Bachelor's degree with a strong academic background required, preferably in investment, finance, economics or related business discipline.

An MBA is a plus.

* Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred but not required.

* 5+ years of fixed income analytical / management experience, with a focus on either Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities, Asset-Backed Securities or Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities.

* Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with a strong attention to detail.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to a team environment.

WHY JOIN DIAMOND HILL?

Join a group of passionate and intelligent professionals committed to doing the right thing for our clients.

We think about our people like we think about investing-we hire for the long term and thoughtfully invest in our people throughout their careers.

A few benefits we provide: * Competitive compensation that rewards our associates' contributions * Market-leading 401(k) employer match * Substantial equity ownership is granted to all associates during their first year * Comprehensive health insurance eligibility on day one * Dental and vision coverage * Generous paid vacation and sick time * Professional development opportunities * Industry conference attendance * Reimbursement for job-related professional designations and registrations such as the CFA Attracting and retaining colleagues who embody our core values - curiosity, ownership, trust, respect - enables us to foster an environment of excellence and a client-centric culture.

We believe the differentiated perspectives of a diverse team operating in an environment of mutual respect greatly benefits our clients and our colleagues.

Diamond Hill is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

All employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, and discipline are made without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by all applicable laws and regulations