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Associate, Credit & Insurance Portfolio Construction

Oliver JamesNy, WALMay 11th, 2026
Portfolio Construction Associate – Alternative Asset ManagementLocation: New York, NYAbout The OpportunityA leading global alternative asset manager is seeking a quantitative investment professional to join its Portfolio Construction team. This is a high-visibility role sitting directly with senior portfolio managers and investment committees, supporting risk monitoring and asset allocation across a large and diversified credit platform.What You’ll DoBuild and maintain quantitative models for portfolio construction and risk monitoring across credit strategies including high yield, leveraged loans, structured products, and private creditSupport asset allocation recommendations for multi-asset mandates including strategic partnerships and structured productsPrepare analytics and presentations for Portfolio Management Committees and Investment CommitteesMonitor portfolio-level risk exposures including duration, spread, ratings, and liquidityDevelop and automate proprietary models in Python, working closely with technology teamsContribute to scenario analysis, stress testing, and performance attributionWhat We’re Looking For1 to 3 years of experience in fixed income, credit, or quantitative portfolio analyticsStrong Python skills requiredExposure to private credit, high yield, leveraged loans, or structured products preferredStrong quantitative background in finance, mathematics, statistics, or engineeringAbility to synthesize complex data and communicate clearly to senior stakeholdersPrivate markets exposure a plus Apply Now