Officer, Portfolio Specialist, FICC
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert for a wide range of Fixed Income strategies specifically Systematic Active Fixed Income and sub-IG segments (Loans, high yield, private credit). Have a strong understanding of indexed (passive) fixed income products within core sectors (Global Agg, Corporates, EMD), cash and currencies.
- Support senior Client Portfolio managers (CPMs) in development of marketing collateral related to systematically active fixed income, loans as well as other indexed fixed income products.
- Make use of understanding of portfolio construction and data analytical techniques to derive meaningful portfolio performance, attribution insights and commentary on regular basis
- Develop a strong understanding of the competitive landscape and regularly produce insightful competitor analysis
- Contribute to thought leadership publications through idea generation as well as market data analysis
- Support new business proposal requests and new business pitches as well as existing portfolio-related requests from sales teams, relationship managers and portfolio managers with short turnaround time.
- Help prepare and eventually participate in client portfolio review meetings as subject matter expert.
- Work seamlessly and collaborate with / mentor junior team members as necessary
- Partner with other team members, and client reporting teams to explore automation and streamline standardized deliverables, enhancing overall efficiency
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a advanced degree (MBA or similar) degree or strong global fixed income market exposure and some combination of the following:
Experience:
- Extensive knowledge of and intellectual curiosity in Fixed Income
- Around 5-10 years of relevant investment experience
- Strong communication and partnership skills. Experience with institutional client relationships is a plus.
- Master's degree/ CFA/ FRM is preferred, or progress towards
Technical Skills:
- Strong data analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel. Knowledge of Python and databases in a plus.
- Mix of qualitative and quantitative skills with ability to derive meaningful insights from data.
- Strong Knowledge of Bloomberg Portfolio Reporting (PREP), Bloomberg Terminal, eVestment, Morningstar
- Working knowledge of portfolio attribution techniques
- Proficient in macroeconomics, capital markets and the competitive landscape
Fundamental Skills:
- Highly motivated and ability to multitask
- Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
- Problem solving: creative thinking and process improvements
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to develop client facing material
- Very comfortable working in a collaborative culture across a range of fixed income strategies
Job Description: Officer, Portfolio Specialist, FICC
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert for a wide range of Fixed Income strategies specifically Systematic Active Fixed Income and sub-IG segments (Loans, high yield, private credit). Have a strong understanding of indexed (passive) fixed income products within core sectors (Global Agg, Corporates, EMD), cash and currencies.
- Support senior Client Portfolio managers (CPMs) in development of marketing collateral related to systematically active fixed income, loans as well as other indexed fixed income products.
- Make use of understanding of portfolio construction and data analytical techniques to derive meaningful portfolio performance, attribution insights and commentary on regular basis
- Develop a strong understanding of the competitive landscape and regularly produce insightful competitor analysis
- Contribute to thought leadership publications through idea generation as well as market data analysis
- Support new business proposal requests and new business pitches as well as existing portfolio-related requests from sales teams, relationship managers and portfolio managers with short turnaround time.
- Help prepare and eventually participate in client portfolio review meetings as subject matter expert.
- Work seamlessly and collaborate with / mentor junior team members as necessary
- Partner with other team members, and client reporting teams to explore automation and streamline standardized deliverables, enhancing overall efficiency
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a advanced degree (MBA or similar) degree or strong global fixed income market exposure and some combination of the following:
Experience:
- Extensive knowledge of and intellectual curiosity in Fixed Income
- Around 5-10 years of relevant investment experience
- Strong communication and partnership skills. Experience with institutional client relationships is a plus.
- Master's degree/ CFA/ FRM is preferred, or progress towards
Technical Skills:
- Strong data analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel. Knowledge of Python and databases in a plus.
- Mix of qualitative and quantitative skills with ability to derive meaningful insights from data.
- Strong Knowledge of Bloomberg Portfolio Reporting (PREP), Bloomberg Terminal, eVestment, Morningstar
- Working knowledge of portfolio attribution techniques
- Proficient in macroeconomics, capital markets and the competitive landscape
Fundamental Skills:
- Highly motivated and ability to multitask
- Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
- Problem solving: creative thinking and process improvements
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to develop client facing material
- Very comfortable working in a collaborative culture across a range of fixed income strategies
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