Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Fixed Income Investment Analyst to join our asset management team. This role focuses on supporting investment strategies across fixed income products, including government bonds, corporate bonds, credit instruments, and structured securities. The analyst will be responsible for conducting research, monitoring market developments, evaluating risks, and generating insights to support portfolio construction and performance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in fixed income markets and contribute directly to the success of institutional and private client portfolios.
Role Description
The Fixed Income Investment Analyst will play an integral role in supporting portfolio managers and senior analysts in the evaluation, selection, and monitoring of fixed income securities. Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting macroeconomic and credit research, focusing on interest rates, yield curves, credit spreads, and global fixed income trends.
* Analyzing the fundamentals of issuers, including government entities, corporates, and financial institutions, to assess creditworthiness and investment potential.
* Building and maintaining financial models to evaluate cash flows, risk-adjusted returns, and scenario analysis.
* Monitoring portfolio performance and providing ongoing risk assessment, including duration, convexity, and liquidity analysis.
* Supporting the execution of investment strategies by preparing recommendations, trade ideas, and investment memos.
* Preparing market commentary, sector reviews, and periodic updates for internal investment committees and external stakeholders.
* Collaborating with trading desks, research teams, and risk management functions to ensure alignment of strategy with market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
* Staying up to date with economic data releases, central bank policy developments, and geopolitical factors that impact global fixed income markets.
This role requires strong quantitative skills, a deep interest in financial markets, and the ability to distill complex data into actionable investment insights.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designation (CFA, FRM) is preferred.
* 2–4 years of experience in fixed income research, investment analysis, portfolio management, or related areas within asset management, banking, or financial services.
* Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, including sovereign and corporate bonds, credit derivatives, and structured products.
* Solid financial modeling and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and relevant analytical tools.
* Strong knowledge of risk metrics such as duration, convexity, and value-at-risk, with the ability to apply them in portfolio analysis.
* Excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear investment recommendations and market insights.
* Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
* Attention to detail, high accuracy, and a disciplined approach to analysis and documentation.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with portfolio managers, traders, and external stakeholders.
* A proactive, self-motivated team player with intellectual curiosity and a passion for financial markets.