Fixed Income Analyst

To conduct fundamental and technical analysis of Fixed income securities across assigned sectors, industries and geographies. Monitor key economic and market indicators for market entry and exists. Support senior colleagues in all portfolio management activities including MIS reporting, idea generation, comparative valuation and more.

Job Context:

The role requires a good understanding of the economic drivers of various industries and sectors in addition to a firm understanding and some experience in Fixed income Credit analysis and valuation in addition to relative valuation and portfolio management techniques. It is also expected that the incumbent is familiar with optimization of risk/return matrices and their measurement, gained through academia or work experience.

A good understanding of other major financial asset classes, their indices and performance measurement (CDS, Equities, Alternative assets).

The incumbent is expected to be open to learning to improve and grow into the role of portfolio manager. to understand and process fast moving information and be able to accurately apply it to the asset's classes in the portfolio.

The role requires constant interaction with internal stakeholders within the various departments (credit, corporate banking, risk management) and subsidiaries of ABC as well as external stakeholders like Trading Counterparties, analysts and other ancillary industry players.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct credit and market analysis on existing and potential investments
• Evaluate and propose new investment and trading ideas
• Assist in monitoring and managing the portfolio’s daily MIS
• Daily monitoring of relevant markets and relevant economic data
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on all matters related to the Investment portfolios (Risk, Credit, Economist…etc)
• Bond valuation
• Stress testing and relative value analysis to optimize returns (entries and exists).
• Support the portfolio managers and unit head in all matters related to the Investment portfolios.
• Build presentations and knowledge of new asset classes.
• Interact with internal stakeholders to ensure all compliance with set KPI’s and trouble shoot technical issues.
• Assist in developing trading ideas, analyse existing and potential investments for fit.
• Daily monitoring of assigned portfolios performance and ensures compliance with all risk parameters

Knowledge:

• Fixed income valuation
• Credit, Fundamental and Market Analysis
• Rating methodology
• Portfolio management techniques and performance management
• Macro economics
• General understanding of other traditional and alternative asset classes

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, CFA (competed or in progress) highly preferred
• Solid understanding of Fixed Income
• Other relevant certifications highly desired

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in Fixed income analysis, portfolio management and/or valuation.
• Experience with an international Fixed income house or rating agency is highly preferred.
• Some Experience in trading or portfolio management is highly desired Treasury products