Portfolio Analyst - Fixed Income

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager based in London is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to perform investment attribution and build analytical tools. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in an analytical role and skills in Python, VBA, and SQL. This role will involve regular collaboration with Portfolio Managers to provide insightful analysis on fixed income and multi-asset strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an analytical/quantitative role at an asset manager, investment bank or consultancy.
• Working knowledge of fixed income instruments.
• Excellent academic record; STEM subjects highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment attribution and ad-hoc analysis for fixed income and multi-asset strategies.
• Build and enhance key analytical tools and attribution models using Python, VBA and SQL.
• Actively contribute in regular meetings with Portfolio Managers providing insightful analytical output.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Programming in Python

Knowledge of fixed income instruments

Education

Degree in STEM subjects

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

Overview

A leading global asset manager is currently recruiting for a Portfolio Analyst to join their team based in London. This role sits within the Front Office working alongside the Portfolio Managers providing attribution and ad-hoc analysis across fixed income and multi-asset strategies.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment attribution and ad-hoc analysis for fixed income and multi-asset strategies


• Build and enhance key analytical tools and attribution models using Python, VBA and SQL


• Actively contribute in regular meetings with Portfolio Managers providing insightful analytical output


• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders


• Keep up to date with market changes and investment industry

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an analytical/quantitative role at an asset manager, investment bank or consultancy


• Working knowledge of fixed income instruments


• Excellent academic record; STEM subjects highly desirable


• Programming experience in Python


• Experience working with VBA and SQL is desirable


• Proactive and effective approach

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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