At a Glance
- Tasks: Dive into emerging market corporate bonds and analyse trends to drive investment decisions.
- Company: Join Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leader in fixed income investment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the investment world while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Job Overview
We have a great opportunity for an associate research analyst to join our fixed income investment team.
The role, based in London, England, will help inform corporate bond investment decisions within the Emerging Market Debt team of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-depth sector and security analysis.
- Analyze and integrate industry trends into actionable recommendations, gathering relevant data as appropriate.
- Identify and develop data management tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the investment process.
- Contribute to team discussions focused on investment performance and process.
- Collaborate closely with EM sovereign analysts to frame corporate recommendations in country context.
- Contribute to larger firm conversations about investments, working with other fixed income and asset classes.
- Interact with issuers and dealers, attending meetings and conferences as needed.
- Appropriately monitor existing holdings for performance.
- Help manage independent and group research projects.
Qualifications
- Passionate about Emerging Market Debt and the investment management industry with a strong work ethic, integrity, and dedication to a successful team.
- Ability to use a mix of quantitative and qualitative data to arrive at conclusions and make portfolio recommendations.
- Communication and relationship building skills to appropriately influence and share ideas with others.
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office tools.
- BA/BS degree.
- Preferred Experience
- Prior relevant experience.
- Ability to scrub and query data from database systems using SQL.
- Experience with Python, SQL, or AWS.
Work Environment
Employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week.
Specific in‑office expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
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Associate Fixed Income Research Analyst - Emerging Market Corporate Bonds in London employer: Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and employee engagement. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to numerous growth opportunities within the global HR landscape, particularly in the vibrant EMEA and APAC regions. The company's commitment to compliance and operational excellence ensures that team members can thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Recruitment Team
