Fixed Income Analyst - Research, Risk & Trading

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

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.