A ~$100bn asset manager in NYC is looking to bring on a fixed income analyst to work across credit, structured finance and fixed income derivatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform both fundamental and technical analysis of interest rates, credit (high yield, investment grade), fixed income derivatives, structured finance (MBS, CLO, ABS), and foreign exchange markets.
- Conduct macroeconomic, policy, and capital market research to stay updated on fixed income market trends.
- Track and monitor the performance of fixed income securities and sectors within hybrid portfolios, managing embedded risk factors to limit downside risks.
- Identify investment opportunities and craft strategies for the construction and re-balancing (monthly and quarterly) of multi-asset fixed income portfolios.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts, research providers, broker-dealers, and vendors to support portfolio management decisions.
- Drive the enhancement and development of portfolio management processes, tools, and reporting systems.
- Participate in business meetings across multiple time zones, sharing investment analysis and preparing reports or presentations.
Qualifications/Skills:
- 4-6 years of experience in credit (high yield, investment grade), fixed income derivatives, or structured finance (MBS, CLO, ABS).
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related discipline.
- Strong financial, mathematical, and statistical analysis abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas.
