Job Details

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle‑income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.

With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people‑first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

CNO Financial Group’s 40|86 Advisors is hiring a Structured Securities Analyst. Under technical direction, a Structured Securities Analyst will be responsible for conducting research and analysis leading to investment recommendations in the firm’s fixed income portfolio. The individual will be primarily responsible for ensuring that our portfolios adhere to investor requirements as is expected to learn about fundamental credit analysis, portfolio and risk management, and structured credit to contribute to the investment process.

Core responsibilities and deliverables:

• Assist with identifying attractive investment opportunities (ABS, RMBS, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS).
• Support the monitoring of existing positions through servicing data, sector research, and market participant discussions.
• Uses vendor tools such as Intex and Bloomberg to generate and evaluate cash flows.
• Evaluating pricing and performance attribution; supports the communication of sources of return.
• Ongoing evaluation of capital markets trends that impact the securitized sector.
• Following capital markets and investment trends that impact fixed income markets.
• Interacting with other members of the investment team including Portfolio Managers and Traders to help facilitate an effective investment decision making process.
• Continuously develops skills with internal and external company supported resources.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of investment and financial principles and practices.
• Analytical and inquisitive.
• Good research capability & ability to provide input accordingly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel and database capabilities.

What you need (Minimum requirements):

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting, or equivalent, required.
• Typically up to three years investment experience.
• Strong initiative and work ethic; willing to learn, ask questions, and accept guidance and feedback.
• Professional presence and strong written and oral communication skills.

What will set you apart (preferred experience):

• Interest in pursuing CFA designation in the future.
• Knowledge of VBA is a plus.

CNO Financial Group offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mental & Financial Well-Being resources

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This role is affiliated to the Carmel, IN corporate office, and candidates for this role need to reside within a 60-mile radius of that corporate office and will be required to come into that office. You may be asked to travel to other corporate offices periodically.  Please be aware that work cannot be performed from outside of the United States. 

The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location. This position is also eligible for CNO’s performance-based annual bonus program.

Compensation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.