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Fixed Income Securities Investment Lead Analyst - Cigna Investment Management - Hybrid
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company · 🇺🇸 Bloomfield, CT
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Actuarial Senior Analyst” (Actuaries) in TX: $89k–$158k, median $90k. Most were filed at wage level II (67%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company
The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Investment Lead Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality credit analysis, developing well-supported investment recommendations, and actively monitoring public and private bond investments. The role applies strong sector knowledge, disciplined underwriting, sound independent judgment, and effective collaboration to support CIM’s investment objectives and long-term financial commitments. The Lead Analyst manages assigned coverage and takes meaningful ownership of recommendations and contributes to sector and portfolio discussions. This role influences portfolio construction, credit selection, sector strategy, and team effectiveness while serving as an analytical resource across the investment team. Key Responsibilities Investment Selection & Credit Analysis • Develop high-quality buy, hold, sell, or avoid recommendations supported by disciplined credit analysis, sound judgment, and a clear investment rationale. • Assess credit risk within assigned industries and sectors, incorporating relevant market, economic, and global considerations. • Evaluate relative value opportunities and determine whether pricing appropriately reflects credit risk. • Proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities within assigned coverage and assess potential portfolio implications. • Use internal expertise, external research, analytical tools, data, and market resources to support recommendations. • Document analysis thoroughly, defend conclusions, and contribute actively to investment review and challenge processes. • Public and Private Bond Underwriting • Underwrite public and private credit opportunities using analysis of business models, industry dynamics, financial performance, capital structure, security terms, covenants, and key risk drivers. • Develop clear views on credit quality, valuation, and relative value in standalone and portfolio contexts. • Manage routine underwriting assignments with limited direction and engage senior investment professionals on complex, uncertain, or material matters. • Contribute to disciplined risk selection and CIM’s objective of achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns. • Portfolio Management • Actively monitor assigned holdings and contribute to sector reviews, risk discussions, and portfolio strategy conversations. • Identify and recommend potential additions, reductions, sales, amendments, restructurings, or other actions to protect or enhance portfolio value. • Support credit events through analysis, coordination, and recommendations, escalating higher-risk or more complex situations appropriately. • Provide recommendations that reflect an understanding of CIM’s investment objectives, liquidity considerations, and portfolio construction priorities. • Price assigned portfolio positions accurately based on credit fundamentals, market conditions, and available information. Collaboration & Organizational Contribution • Share relevant market, sector, and issuer insights with colleagues across the investment platform. • Build and sustain effective working relationships with analysts, traders, portfolio managers, and senior investment leaders. • Contribute to team projects, process improvements, and CIM-wide or Cigna-wide initiatives as appropriate. • Support onboarding and integration of new team members by sharing relevant institutional knowledge and investment-process expertise. • Provide regular constructive feedback to less experienced analysts and interns, while formal performance management remains with designated managers. Qualifications • Relevant experience in investment management, fixed income, credit analysis, investment research, portfolio management, underwriting, or related discipline. • Experience evaluating securities across public or private bon