[Remote] Portfolio Manager - Private Securities and Alternative Investments

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for leading the sourcing, evaluation, and management of private credit and alternative limited partnership investments, focusing on constructing diversified portfolios and delivering long-term risk-adjusted returns. Responsibilities • Develop and execute investment strategies across private credit and alternative investments • Source, evaluate, and recommend investment managers and funds across various alternative asset classes • Conduct rigorous due diligence on investment opportunities and prepare recommendations for approval • Monitor portfolio performance, risks, and reporting for existing LP commitments • Engage with general partners (GPs) through meetings, advisory boards, and relationship management • Provide market insights, benchmarking, and thought leadership on portfolio construction and capital allocation • Communicate investment performance and risks to executive leadership • Mentor junior staff and foster team development • Must be a team player that collaborates effectively within the investment team and other areas of the company, including Investment Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis and Controller’s area • Experience working for a public company preferred, with knowledge of GAAP/STAT accounting • Ability to provide timely and thoughtful responses to external/internal auditors and regulators Skills • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA/CFA/CAIA preferred • 10+ years of institutional investment experience, with emphasis on private credit and alternatives • Expertise in manager due diligence, portfolio construction, and LP investment monitoring • Strong understanding of private markets that have little to no liquidity • Solid understanding of valuing private investments, and experience interacting with third-party valuation firms • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills • Experience with various types of alternative investment reporting technologies • Insurance industry experience is required • Experience working for a public company preferred, with knowledge of GAAP/STAT accounting Company Overview • Horace Mann provides auto insurance, life insurance, and financial services. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job