Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

Position Summary:

Primarily responsible for analyzing the creditworthiness of debt securities issued by municipal and non-for-profit borrowers. Occasionally will assist in other asset classes, including corporate bonds, structured credit, tax credits, or alternative investments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies fundamental knowledge to assist in the analysis of investment grade and high yield municipal and non-for-profit debt issuers across a wide variety of sectors.
• Works to develop and maintain written credit evaluations including issuer overview, industry and competitive analysis, financial statement analysis, relative value analysis, and other relevant information based on qualitative and fundamental factors.
• Assists in monitoring existing holdings within the portfolio and maintaining the research database.
• Supports the analysis of deals in the primary and secondary markets.
• Conducts analysis to aid in the appropriate buy, sell, and hold recommendations to the portfolio managers both verbally and in writing within a relative value framework.
• Performs quarterly valuations of various private debt and private equity investments under guidance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Preferably in Finance, Accounting and/or Economics.
  • Open to Political Science / Government / Other Liberal Arts Majors
• 0 - 2 years in credit research, trading, investment / commercial banking, industry analysis, financial research, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework and internship experience will be considered.
• CFA/MBA/ MS Finance Program or willingness to pursue; strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience in the specific asset class a plus, though not a requirement.
• Experience with the following a plus: Aladdin, Bloomberg, Python
• The following skills are a plus: Intermediate to Advanced Excel, General knowledge of public finance.
• CFA / MBA / MS Finance Program or willingness to pursue; strongly preferre

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.