Fixed Income Portfolio Management Associate

AllianceBernstein; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein in Nashville seeks a Fixed Income Associate Portfolio Manager to support global Portfolio Management teams by efficiently implementing portfolio decisions across asset classes. You will assist with cash management, trade monitoring, and client-request support while partnering with technology to improve risk controls and operations.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration, and adapting to evolving market conditions, with exposure to insurance asset

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with three to five years of industry‑related experience.
• Experience with Fixed Income credit, currency and/or global markets is preferred.
• Motivated self‑starter with a passion for process improvement and leveraging technology to solve complex business problems.
• Strong interest/experience in financial markets, notably insurance asset management.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills paired with a strong desire to work in a team‑oriented organization.
• Exceptional understanding of risk management and overall control environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong soft skills such as adaptability and creativity.
• Coding experience is beneficial: SQL, Python, etc. or use of data visualization tools like PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Managing portfolio cash balances and ensuring cash balances are consistent with product guidelines and current investment strategy.
• Monitoring portfolio positions, trade orders and analytics for compliance with client guidelines and adherence to asset allocation, duration, and risk targets.
• Highlighting deviations from targets and recommending trades to rebalance portfolios.
• Generating purchase or sell orders to manage client cash flows, FX rebalances and active investments.
• Facilitating account opening/closings and liaising with Sales and Portfolio Management to address ad‑hoc client requests.
• Assisting with preparation of investment and portfolio exposure reports.
• Reviewing proposed guideline amendments, custodial changes and other activities that may impact accounts.
• Identifying opportunities and partnering with technologists to re‑engineer and automate processes to increase operational efficiency, improve client service and enhance risk controls.
• Providing support to Portfolio Managers, Sales, Trading and Operations to deliver against client requirements.

Skills

Fixed Income

Credit & Markets

SQL

Python

PowerBI

Excel

Teamwork

Risk management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

AllianceBernstein in Nashville seeks a Fixed Income Associate Portfolio Manager to support global Portfolio Management teams by efficiently implementing portfolio decisions across asset classes. You will assist with cash management, trade monitoring, and client-request support while partnering with technology to improve risk controls and operations.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration, and adapting to evolving market conditions, with exposure to insurance asset