Fixed Income Analyst

The People’s Pension; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Crawley is seeking a Fixed Income Analyst to support evaluation of fixed income assets and contribute to investment strategy. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role involves monitoring macroeconomic trends and preparing reports for decision-making. Attractive benefits include generous pension contributions and healthcare support.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions up to 14%

Real living wage

Income protection and critical illness cover

Employee healthcare

Learning and development opportunities

Travel season ticket loans

Volunteering days

Ride-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in investment research or asset management.
• Progress toward CFA or similar designation is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market trends.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of fixed income sub-funds focusing on performance and risk.
• Assist in the preparation of fund review reports and investment committee materials.
• Monitor macroeconomic trends across global fixed income markets.

Skills

Investment strategy

Macroeconomic analysis

Performance evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Fixed Income Analyst

About People's Partnership

At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Investment Analyst with a focus on Fixed Income markets. This role is ideal for someone with approximately two years of experience in investment research or strategy, looking to deepen their expertise in macroeconomic analysis, manager evaluation, and portfolio monitoring. The successful candidate will contribute to the monitoring of fixed income assets, development of quarterly fixed income views, support manager selection processes, and help shape strategic asset allocation decisions.

• Support the evaluation of fixed income sub-funds with a focus on performance, risk and attribution.
• Assist in the preparation of fund review reports, performance summaries, investment committee materials and market outlooks
• Monitor and interpret macroeconomic trends, central bank policy, and market developments across global fixed income markets.
• Conduct comprehensive research on various asset classes, industries, and markets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Contribute to the formulation of fixed income strategy views, including duration, credit allocation, and regional preferences.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline; progress toward CFA or similar designation is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in investment strategy, research, or asset management.

What you can expect from us

• Generous pension contributions with an employer contribution of up to 14%
• Real living wage
• Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service insurance
• Employee healthcare
• Parental and adoption leave
• Learning & development opportunities and study support
• Travel season ticket loans
• Volunteering days and charity payroll giving
• Ride-to-Work scheme
• Social clubs and events

You can learn more about how we support our employees on our website

Disability Statement

People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best 'you'.

Perks

Our people are our strength so finding ways to value and reward them is important to us. That's why we offer an award-winning pension – it's what we're good at – plus health care cover, an onsite gym, access to a personal trainer; even the odd massage. And if they're feeling peckish after all that activity, they can always refuel in our subsidised restaurant. Discover more of People's Partnership's employee benefits including our training programme, which is designed to give our people the support they need to develop a fulfilling career.

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