Portfolio Analyst - Absolute Return Fixed Income

Mason Blake; London, Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their growing Fixed Income portfolio management team. This role is pivotal in supporting Portfolio Managers with Absolute Return Fixed Income strategies while generating innovative ideas for broader Fixed Income portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fixed income investing, coupled with coding skills in Python or VBA. This opportunity offers a platform to engage in dynamic investment discussions and contribute to the development of financial models that drive market alpha. If you are passionate about fixed income markets and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in fixed income investing on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Strong understanding of fixed income markets and coding skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Managers in managing Absolute Return Fixed Income strategies.
• Conduct G10 rates and FX research, and develop financial models.

Skills

Fixed Income Investing

Python

VBA

G10 Rates Research

FX Research

Education

Excellent Academic Background

Job description

Job details

Location: London

Date Posted: 11 February 2020

Category: Investment

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: Market Rate

Description

Our client, a leading asset management house, is looking for an individual to join the growing Fixed Income portfolio management team. The purpose of the role is to support the Portfolio Managers in the running of Absolute Return Fixed Income strategies. This individual will also generate ideas for wider Fixed Income portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Present potential investment ideas to portfolio managers which include thematic macro opportunities, country & curve based investment proposals and L/S opportunities.
2. Conduct a combination of bottom-up G10 rates and FX research and top-down thematic research.
3. Develop and maintain financial models to generate alpha from markets over differing time horizons.
4. Build idea generation frameworks and risk monitoring tools including pre-trade situation analysis.
5. Participate in wider investment debate within the fixed income business.

Requirements:

1. 1-3 years’ prior experience on the buy-side or sell-side in fixed income investing.
2. Demonstrable interest and understanding of fixed income markets.
3. Coding skills in Python or VBA.
4. Excellent academic background.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

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