Esoteric ABS Research Analyst, L&G - Asset Management, America

Company Description

L&G's Asset Management business is a major investor across public and private markets worldwide, with $1.533 trillion in AUM.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet.

Our ambition is to be a leading global investor, innovating to solve complex challenges for our clients using the power of L&G. This is rooted in our investment philosophy and processes, which are focused on creating value over the long term.

We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can generate value and drive positive change.

Job Description

The Securitized Research Analyst role within LGIM America is designed to provide a high level of support to the Chicago-based US Fixed Income Team and its management of all securitized product investments. 

The Research Analyst will provide fundamental credit analysis to support investment decisions within the team relating to Esoteric/Commercial ABS and any other assets within the structured/securitized product sectors.  The Research Analyst is expected to have a strong understanding of the securitized industry and a proficient working knowledge of the issuers/collateral types that are active within these markets.  The Research Analyst will liaise with company management teams, rating agencies, and investment bank syndicate/research teams to form opinions and analysis relating to new and existing opportunities.

Successful candidate will have ABS research knowledge and will primarily focus on Esoteric/Commercial ABS sectors.  The Research Analyst will also be expected to support needed analysis in other Securitized sub sectors as internal efforts expand within those sectors. 

Qualifications

• Applicable ABS sector experience of 5-7 years, advanced degree required.  

• Job appropriate Securitized research/analysis and organizational skills essential.  Experience in understanding ABS including aircraft, digital infrastructure (datacenter & fiber), cell towers, containers, comm/solar PACE, legal settlements, railcars, , timeshare, & whole business.
• Ability to take ownership for assigned responsibilities independently and accurately.
• Strong Intex, Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required.
• ABS modeling experience required.
• Working knowledge of all securitized products required.  Prior research experience analyzing the various sectors of commercial ABS preferred.    

Additional Information

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, L&G Asset 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 non-discrimination in employment. (2025)