The Hartford

The Hartford

CMBS Sector Head

Hartford, CT · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$190k-$284kDetected 80 days ago
Data AnalysisNegotiationValuationResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringUnderwritingCFA

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too.
  • Join our team as we help shape the future.
  • The Sector Head will be responsible for managing CMBS investments and portfolios across HIMCO clients, totaling approximately $5 billion in assets and spanning both Agency and Non-Agency CMBS strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage CMBS investments across the HIMCO platform, including both Agency and Non-Agency CMBS portfolios.
  • Develop portfolio strategies and model portfolios tailored to client objectives, investment guidelines, and risk appetites.
  • Lead portfolio construction and rebalancing decisions to optimize risk-adjusted returns.
  • Maintain a robust surveillance framework for all CMBS holdings.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with broker-dealers, investment banks, research providers, and industry participants to source investment opportunities.
  • Help market HIMCO's investment activities. Support sales and marketing activities for clients and potential clients.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three investment professionals.
  • Share market insights and investment expertise to support the development of junior and mid-level investment professionals.
  • Collaborate with HIMCO's private commercial real estate team to inform both high level property-type views and asset-level underwriting assessments.
  • Partner closely with the CMBS trader to execute primary and secondary market transactions while gathering market color to support investment decisions.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of investment experience in CMBS portfolio management, trading, research, or structured credit investing.
  • Deep expertise across Agency CMBS, Conduit CMBS, SASB (Single-Asset Single-Borrower) CMBS and other commercial real estate credit markets.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex structured finance securities.
  • Strong understanding of portfolio risk management principles and relative value investing.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Able and willing to travel as required.
  • Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
  • Commercial real estate fundamentals
  • Property valuation methodologies
  • CRE market cycles and trends
  • Commercial mortgage underwriting
  • CMBS structural features and cash flow mechanics
  • Extensive experience analyzing CMBS transaction structures, collateral performance, and credit risk.
  • Proven leadership and team management experience, including mentoring and developing investment professionals.

Nice to have

  • Strong proficiency in risk and data analysis systems such as Trepp, Bloomberg and Blackrock/Aladdin (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • MBA, CFA, or other advanced investment-related designation preferred.

Compensation

  • The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market.
  • Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
  • The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees.
  • Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
  • The annualized base pay range for this role is:
  • $189,600 - $284,400

Benefits

  • HIMCO is an insurance asset manager with approximately $120 billion in assets under management across the public fixed income, equity, and private markets (as of March 31, 2026).
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Company info

  • We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies.

Equal opportunity

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