Quantitative Investment Analyst - Custom Income Strategies (CIS)

Loomis, Sayles & Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and supplemental health plans

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Work/Life and Wellness Resources

Job summary

Loomis, Sayles & Company in Boston seeks a motivated Quantitative Investment Analyst for the Custom Income Strategies team. This role focuses on portfolio management, requiring strong technical skills, with a hybrid work schedule of three days on-site and two remote.

The ideal candidate will have a background in fixed income, expertise in Python and quantitative analysis, and excellent communication skills. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $160,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in fixed income focusing on portfolio construction via optimization.
• Strong interest in financial markets and investment management is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the CIS team on portfolio management tasks.
• Enhance existing proprietary portfolio construction tools.
• Assist with day-to-day management and trade generation.

Skills

Python

SQL

VBA

Excel

Portfolio construction

Risk management

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering or related field

Job description

Quantitative Investment Analyst - Custom Income Strategies (CIS)

Job Description

Loomis Sayles seeks an enthusiastic and passionate candidate to join the Custom Income Strategies (CIS) team as a Quantitative Investment Analyst. The role reports to the Director of CIS and assists portfolio managers on day-to-day portfolio management.

About the Team

CIS is an investment team dedicated to managing complex, customized fixed‑income mandates across insurance, pensions, and retail. The team is based in Boston, MA and consists of nine individuals.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of the CIS team on portfolio management tasks.
• Employ and enhance existing proprietary portfolio construction tool to create model portfolios in close collaboration with portfolio managers and strategists.
• Assist portfolio managers with day‑to‑day management, trade generation, and risk monitoring of custom portfolios.
• Monitor and run risk/attribution analysis on accounts and prepare materials for internal and external meetings.
• Carry out special projects as needed.
• Enhance or customize data reports used in the portfolio management process.
• Contribute to achieving the team’s objective of delivering high‑quality work in a collegial environment.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 4–6 years of experience in fixed income, focusing on portfolio construction via optimization, quantitative relative value, and risk management. Asset allocation experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in financial markets and investment management.
• Strong technical, problem‑solving, and programming skills; high proficiency in Python, SQL, VBA, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Self‑driven, highly accountable, resourceful, independent thinker; curious and entrepreneurial.
• Strategic thinker able to prioritize multiple projects.
• High integrity, growth mindset, and a team player.

Additional Requirements

The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days remote and three days in office.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $160,000 USD, with a discretionary annual incentive award based on performance. A comprehensive benefits package supports health, well‑being, and financial security.

Core Global Benefit Offerings:

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and supplemental health plans.
• Retirement Savings.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company‑Provided Leave Benefits.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Work/Life and Wellness Resources.
• Locally Relevant Perks and Programs.

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if your experience does not fully match the requirements. We believe creativity, tenacity, and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.