Fixed Income Analyst – Finance Services – R600K – R300K

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Fixed Income Analyst to join their team. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in fixed interest, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree in finance or economics. This role offers a competitive salary between R300K and R600K, based on experience, and involves responsibilities like analyzing macro-economic variables and optimizing portfolios.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in fixed interest, credit research, or risk management.
• 3+ years fixed income experience (buy side) with proven investment track record.
• Ideally pursuing CFA or FRM.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and interpret macro-economic variables for investment decisions.
• Communicate insights to the Fixed Income Portfolio Management and broader Investment team.
• Value fixed income securities and interest rate derivatives.
• Analyze bond yield curves and instrument sensitivity.
• Monitor risk-adjusted returns, optimize portfolios, and enhance credit performance.
• Assist in trading and administration of fixed income securities.

Skills

Research

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Bloomberg proficiency

Risk systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

Overview

An innovative financial services firm is currently in search of a skilled Fixed Income Analyst to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and interpret macro-economic variables for investment decisions
• Communicate insights to the Fixed Income Portfolio Management and broader Investment team
• Value fixed income securities and interest rate derivatives
• Analyze bond yield curves and instrument sensitivity
• Monitor risk-adjusted returns, optimize portfolios, and enhance credit performance
• Assist in trading and administration of fixed income securities

Requirements

• 3-5 years in fixed interest, credit research, or risk management
• 3+ years fixed income experience (buy side) with proven investment track record
• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, or related field
• Ideally pursuing CFA or FRM
• Proficient in Excel, Bloomberg, and risk systems
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Salary : R300K / yr – R600K / yr, negotiable
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience

Full Time

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