[Hiring] Senior Investment Analyst @Lumen Technologies

Role Description

CenturyLink Investment Management (CIM) serves as the investment fiduciary for Lumen Technologies’ employee benefit assets, overseeing approximately $12 billion across pension and 401(k) trusts. We are seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to help shape investment strategy, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and investment manager selection for Lumen’s retirement plans.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career investment professional to gain broad exposure across public and private markets while contributing to a lean, collaborative investment team. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with intellectual curiosity and a passion for financial markets, portfolio construction, and long-term investing.

The Investment Management Team is Denver-based with a strong preference for a candidate located in the Denver metro area; however, highly-qualified remote candidates located in the U.S. will be considered.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to generate market insights and support investment decision-making.
• Analyze a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes to inform portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of capital market assumptions, portfolio analytics, and optimization models.
• Evaluate portfolio positioning, performance attribution, risk exposures, and investment outcomes across strategies.
• Participate in investment discussions by providing thoughtful analysis, challenging assumptions, and contributing new ideas.
• Research trends, innovations, and best practices in defined contribution investing, retirement solutions, and institutional asset management.
• Support due diligence and monitoring of external investment managers across public and private markets.
• Leverage technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence tools to enhance research processes and investment insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in institutional investing, asset management, investment consulting, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in investment, finance, economic, and capital market concepts.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Commitment to fiduciary responsibility, consistently acting with care, loyalty, and prudence in the best interests of plan participants.
• Proficiency with Excel and investment research platforms such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, eVestment, or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance detailed analysis with portfolio-level thinking.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Curiosity about financial markets and a passion for investing.
• Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to improve investment research and decision-making.

Preferred

• CFA designation or active progress toward earning the CFA charter.
• Experience supporting asset allocation, portfolio construction, and manager research for an institutional fund.
• Knowledge of performance attribution, risk management frameworks, and portfolio analytics.
• Experience presenting investment recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to both public and private market investment strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-impact team environment.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

• $80,487 - $107,315 in states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
• $84,514 - $112,681 in states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
• $88,541 - $118,046 in states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Benefits

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”).

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Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job.