Senior Research Analyst - Manager Selection

Octavius Finance is partnering with a highly regarded asset manager to appoint a Senior Research Analyst within its growing European Manager Research function. This role sits at the intersection of fundamental and quantitative investing, with a particular emphasis on fixed income manager research. The successful candidate will contribute across manager selection, investment due diligence, portfolio construction, and ongoing strategy monitoring, helping to maintain a high-conviction buy list covering both rates and credit strategies within a multi-manager investment platform.

Working closely with portfolio managers and investment research colleagues, the individual will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and monitoring leading fixed income managers, supporting a robust investment framework and delivering strong client outcomes.

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and due diligence of fixed income managers for inclusion on the approved buy list.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of existing managers and strategies, making recommendations for retention, removal, or new additions in line with governance processes.
• Partner with portfolio managers to assess current allocations and evaluate prospective investment opportunities.
• Support oversight of corporate and financial credit exposures across active and target-maturity fixed income portfolios.
• Participate in primary market activity, including bond issuance analysis, valuation assessment, and market opportunity evaluation.
• Contribute to credit research across investment grade, high yield, and subordinated debt markets using both fundamental and technical analysis techniques.
• Generate and evaluate fixed income investment ideas, relative value opportunities and research initiatives, leveraging quantitative and data-driven methodologies where appropriate.
• Analyse and oversee exposure to structured fixed income instruments, including derivatives such as IRS, TRS, and options used for portfolio construction and risk management.
• Apply a quantamental investment approach, integrating quantitative insights with fundamental research to support investment decision-making.
• Maintain and develop manager research databases, investment frameworks and fund selection processes.
• Collaborate with wider investment teams on portfolio construction, asset allocation and strategic investment initiatives.
• Work closely with compliance, legal and product teams to ensure adherence to internal governance and regulatory requirements.
• Support broader investment research projects and strategic initiatives as required.

• Minimum 7 years' experience within fixed income investing, manager research, fund selection or a related investment discipline.
• Degree educated with a relevant academic background; CFA Charterholder strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of fixed income markets, including rates, investment grade credit, high yield and subordinated debt.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skill set, with a sound understanding of portfolio and investment risk.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other core investment analysis tools.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across investment and business teams.
• Experience applying quantitative techniques, data analysis or systematic approaches within fixed income investing would be advantageous.