Manager - Senior Analyst Fixed Income (PSG) | London, UK

Fidelity International; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investment management is seeking a Senior Analyst for their Fixed Income Portfolio Services Group. This role involves supporting portfolio managers, enhancing investment processes, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in Fixed Income markets. Join a team that values collaboration and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience supporting investment professionals with Fixed Income markets.
• Broad understanding of portfolio construction and trade implementation.

Responsibilities

• Implement investment decisions across various funds and assets.
• Monitor compliance alerts and cash management.
• Participate in IT infrastructure programs as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Process Analysis

Education

IMC or CFA Level 1

Job description

Manager - Senior Analyst Fixed Income (PSG)

Fidelity International, London, United Kingdom

About the Opportunity

Job Type: Fixed Term Contractor

Contract duration: 13 months

Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

Title: Senior Analyst, Fixed Income Portfolio Services Group

Department: Investment Management Operations

Location: Cannon Street

Reports To: Head of Fixed Income PSG - Europe

Level: 5

We help our clients invest for the future and live the lives they want to lead. It's a responsibility we take seriously and it inspires us to do the right thing, not just for our clients, but for each other and the world around us. Join our Investment Management Operations team and feel proud of the work you're part of.

About your team

The Portfolio Service Group, Fixed Income (PSG FI), is a London-based team within Investment Management Operations. The team collaborates closely with other PSG teams and Fixed Income Investment Professionals in London, Hong Kong, and Toronto.

About your role

The Fixed Income portfolio managers and the global trading capability are supported by PSG FI Analysts in London, Hong Kong, and Toronto. The team aims to enhance the capacity of portfolio managers and improve control, scale, efficiency, and consistency of the investment process. The team actively contributes to and implements ideas for improving and redesigning the investment process and trade flows, often representing the Fixed Income Investment Management function to other areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implementation of investment decisions - generate orders for multiple funds across various types of bonds, derivatives, and FX, considering cash, investment guidelines, benchmarks, and fund sizes.
2. Monitor and resolve pre-trade compliance alerts.
3. Cash Management - monitor cash positions and cash flows.
4. Monitor portfolio exposures and ensure consistency of strategy across portfolios.
5. Data reconciliation and validation.
6. Assist with and guide fund transitions, launches, and closures.
7. Represent the Fixed Income team on projects and initiatives.
8. Support ad hoc queries as needed.
9. Participate in IT infrastructure programs as a subject matter expert for PSG FI.

About you

The successful candidate should have experience supporting investment professionals, with a broad understanding of Fixed Income markets, portfolio construction, and trade implementation with relevant operational and compliance controls.

Essential Skills:

1. Ability to work accurately under pressure with tight deadlines.
2. Strong collaboration skills, especially with Portfolio Managers and Investment Professionals.
3. Ability to work within a small team, as part of the broader Fixed Income team, and with global colleagues.
4. Capability to represent the team and department as a technical specialist.
5. Analytical skills to review processes and implement improvements.
6. Numerate with excellent attention to detail.
7. Ideally IMC or CFA Level 1 qualification.

Feel rewarded

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, support your wellbeing and development, and promote flexible working arrangements. Our goal is to motivate you through meaningful work and a positive team environment. For more information, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

This position is regulated by the FCA and/or PRA, and their Conduct Rules (COCON) apply. We provide training on COCON and its implications. More details can be found in the Employment Handbook.