POSITION TITLE: Junior Investment Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Investments
REPORTS TO: VP, Investments
SUPERVISES: No
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DATE REVISED: August 2026
SUMMARY:
The Junior Investment Analyst will support our investment team by assisting with macroeconomic tracking, sector analysis, and fundamental credit research within the corporate credit union space. This role is designed for a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual looking to launch a career in asset management. Under the guidance of senior analysts and portfolio managers, the analyst will learn to evaluate fixed income securities permissible under regulatory framework specifically focusing on asset-backed securities (ABS), Small Business Administration (SBA) securities, and agency mortgagebacked securities (Agency MBS)—to help identify investment opportunities and assess market risks.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Junior Investment Analyst will be performed under the direction of the VP, Investments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (including the following and others as assigned)
- Research Assistance: Help collect, organize, and analyze financial data for investment-grade issuers, financial institutions, and structured products. Maintain research databases and internal tracking spreadsheets.
- Pre-Purchase Security Analysis: Perform pre-purchase analysis of potential security purchases—with an emphasis on asset-backed securities (ABS), Small Business Administration (SBA) pools, and agency mortgage-backed securities (Agency MBS)—to thoroughly understand their structure, underlying collateral, cash flow characteristics, and the net impact of the security on relevant investment limits.
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Assist in building and updating basic financial models and credit valuation tools under the supervision of senior team members. Develop the capability to forecast interest rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, and key market variables.
- Bond & Liquidity Analysis: Perform fundamental bond analysis and evaluate the liquidity profiles of specific fixed income instruments and broader portfolios.
- ALCO Reporting Support: Regularly pull relevant data and financial reports, and actively assist in the generation, assembly, and preparation of the Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) packet.
- Securities Settlement Monitoring & Liquidity Management: Assist in monitoring the day-to-day settlement of securities transactions and support cash flow management operations to ensure seamless trade execution and the maintenance of optimal institutional liquidity.
- Market Monitoring: Track macroeconomic indicators, central bank announcements, and interest rate movements, preparing brief summary notes for the investment team.
- Report Preparation: Draft initial sections of investment memos, sector reviews, and investment thesis presentations to be reviewed by senior analysts.
- Data Administration: Leverage financial data platforms (such as Bloomberg or FactSet) to pull reports, extract data, and perform preliminary analysis. Maintain all purchase/sale records/files.
- Responsible for setting term certificate and loan rates.
- Maintain accurate purchase and sale files/records.
- Generate CD specials and maintain CD special records/OAS analysis spreadsheet.
- Pursuit of job-related certifications as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field of study preferred
- One year of relevant experience
- Strong intellectual curiosity, rigorous attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward learning
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly proficient in MS Office/Excel
- Familiar with VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP
- Strong proficiency with data manipulation, spreadsheet mechanics, and analytical problem-solving
- Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently as needed
- Exposure to a Bloomberg Terminal, Python, or SQL is advantageous but not required
DEPARTMENT AND/OR JOB SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Adhere to Corporate, departmental and governmental policies and regulations, laws, and policies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in an office setting.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- The work environment and physical demands of this position are representative of similar jobs in comparable companies.