Global Fixed Income Strategy & Research Lead

MSCI Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MSCI Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Fixed Income Investment Strategist & Researcher to support decision-making through macroeconomic analysis, market research, portfolio strategy development, and quantitative insights.

You will identify market opportunities, evaluate risks, and develop actionable investment recommendations across global fixed income markets. The role requires strong knowledge of interest rate markets, credit analysis, macroeconomics, and fixed income portfolio construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• CFA designation or progress toward CFA highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in fixed income research, investment strategy, portfolio management, or capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of: Interest rate markets, Credit markets, Fixed income securities and derivatives, Yield curve analysis, Duration and convexity, Portfolio risk management, Macroeconomic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate fixed income investment strategies across government bonds, corporate credit, securitized products, municipals, and EM debt.
• Monitor global macroeconomic trends, central bank policy, inflation, labor markets, and geopolitical developments to assess their impact on fixed income markets.
• Generate tactical and strategic investment recommendations based on market valuations, economic outlooks, and relative value opportunities.
• Support portfolio positioning with duration, yield curve, sector allocation, and credit allocation recommendations.
• Prepare investment presentations, research publications, and client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with economists, credit analysts, quantitative researchers, traders, and risk management teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Synthesis of market data

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Math/Statistics

Master's degree or MBA preferred

CFA designation or progress toward CFA

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

FactSet

ICE Data Services

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

MSCI Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Fixed Income Investment Strategist & Researcher to support decision-making through macroeconomic analysis, market research, portfolio strategy development, and quantitative insights.

You will identify market opportunities, evaluate risks, and develop actionable investment recommendations across global fixed income markets. The role requires strong knowledge of interest rate markets, credit analysis, macroeconomics, and fixed income portfolio construction,