Fixed Income Rates Research Analyst

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fixed Income Rates Research Analyst to join their dynamic team in Boston. This role involves conducting in-depth research on US and Canadian sovereign debt, developing investment recommendations, and contributing to strategic discussions on interest rates and foreign exchange. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the financial markets, particularly in analyzing macroeconomic data and formulating investment strategies. Join a collaborative environment that values innovative ideas and supports your professional growth while making a significant impact on investment outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in US sovereign issuer analysis and currency strategy.
• Strong knowledge of North American interest rates and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research to develop investment recommendations.
• Analyze macroeconomic data and contribute to interest rate discussions.

Skills

Macroeconomic Data Analysis

Investment Recommendation Development

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

PhD in Economics

Masters in Economics

CFA

Tools

Financial Modeling

Research Sources

Job description

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Fixed Income Rates Research Analyst

Apply locations Boston time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id MFS-230777

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

Using discretion and judgment, research US + Canadian sovereign and agency debt issuers and currencies, to develop investment recommendations for the fixed income portfolios managed by MFS.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct independent research within the Developed Market Strategy Team to develop investment recommendations in the areas of sovereign and agency bonds, inflation markets and FX for the fixed income portfolios managed by MFS.
• Contribute to firm-wide discussions regarding interest rates and foreign exchange strategy.
• Develop internal models / frameworks and use external research sources to provide perspectives on sovereign and agency bonds and derivatives, yield curves and foreign exchange.
• Using research sources and various business publications, work independently to structure, develop and communicate investment recommendations, assigning ratings (buy/hold/sell) to sovereign issuers and their bonds.
• Strong capability to analyze vast quantities of macroeconomic data especially concerning monetary policy, inflation and labor markets.
• Attend conferences and meet external experts and the relevant authorities in issuing countries to gather investment ideas and develop investment themes.
• Act as the in-house expert on UST/Canadian markets.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• PhD level or Masters level in Economics preferred. CFA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, which should include US sovereign issuer / Fed analysis and ideally currency/inflation strategy.
• Good working knowledge of the North American interest rates markets, the international financial market, bonds, interest rate derivatives and currencies.
• Relevant sovereign debt market experience should include experience with bonds and derivatives, as well as a variety of other capital structure analysis skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and think critically in formulating and assessing investment recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for work in a team environment and for interactions with clients.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [e-mail] for assistance.

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