Senior Investment Strategist - Financial Sector/ Securitized Debt (m/f/d)

Allianz Investment Management (AIM) is the internal investment manager of the Allianz Group, responsible for managing the risk/return profile of its approx. € 700 bn investment portfolio. We develop, manage and implement the investment strategy for Allianz’s policyholders worldwide - sustainably and responsibly. Our global network of more than 500 employees from over 60 countries is organized in regional hubs located in Munich/Stuttgart, Milan, Minneapolis, Paris, and Singapore. It offers multifaceted career opportunities for outstanding investment talents.

AIM provides the perfect opportunity to embark on or continue your international career. AIM continues to grow and supports its employees to do the same. We believe that work should be rewarding, and that good work should be rewarded. We offer opportunities and strive for excellence. And our actions are guided first and foremost by high ethical standards and our sense of commitment to society.

Job purpose/role

Our group investment strategy function designs and implements the investment strategy for insurance portfolios worldwide and jointly with Allianz' local managers. We work with colleagues within the global network of Allianz Investment Management and our internal and external asset managers in developing our group investment strategy and tailoring it to specific needs of portfolios. You will report to the Head of Credit & Equities and lead the development of our team's research and investment framework in the financial sector and securitized debt for sustainable performance and value creation for Allianz, clients and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of credit markets, with a focus on banks and securitized assets, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform such research on asset and cross-asset basis and underpinned by quantitative analysis and integrated with Allianz macro outlook.
• Develop and implement credit investment strategies aimed at optimizing risk-adjusted returns for portfolios containing banking and securitized assets.
• Provide applicable investment recommendations for investment committees, internal stakeholders and external communication.
• Evaluate credit risk and investment profiles and structures on single investments, ensuring agreement on company risk tolerance and KPI requirements.

Key requirements/skills/experience

• 5-10 years of investment experience in Financials Sector and/ or securitized debt
• Excellent analytical skills and toolkit (MS Office, Bloomberg, Refinitv, Eviews, Python, AI/ML)
• Ability to work independently, yet also collaborate with different teams and partners to achieve common goals
• Fast learner, combining advanced analytical skills supported by curiosity and a critical mind
• Strong communication skills

What we offer

• Our buddy program, a welcome event and a structured onboarding to help you get started with AIM.
• A broad range of learning opportunities will help you staying relevant in your current role and growing into future workplace demands.
• An open and international working environment with a diverse and inclusive culture will inspire your everyday work. A working model which balances remote and office based work will give you the flexibility to organize the way you work.
• A company pension scheme, well-being initiatives, sports offers and other local benefits will allow you achieving a positive work life balance

80048 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional |  | Allianz Investment Management | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

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We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

 
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