Quantitative Investment Analyst - Custom Income Strategies (CIS)

About the Role
The Quantitative Investment Analyst reports to the Director of the Custom Income Strategies (CIS) team and assists portfolio managers on the team in day-to-day portfolio management.

About the Team
CIS is an investment team within Loomis Sayles & Company that is dedicated to managing complex, customized fixed income mandates across insurance, pensions, and retail. The team is based in Boston, MA and is comprised of 9 individuals including the director of CIS, one portfolio manager, two associate portfolio managers, one strategist, one senior analyst, one associate and two investment directors.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of the CIS team on portfolio management tasks
• Employ and enhance existing, proprietary portfolio construction tool to create model portfolios in close collaboration with portfolio managers and strategists across investment teams
• Assist Portfolio Managers in day-to-day management, trade generation, risk monitoring of custom portfolios
• Help to monitor and run risk/attribution analysis on accounts and assist with the preparation of materials for various internal and external meetings
• Carry out special projects on an as-needed basis
• Enhance or customize data reports used in portfolio management process
• Contribute to achieving team’s objective of delivering high quality work in a collegial work environment

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering or degree in a quantitatively driven and technical field
• 4-6 years of work experience in fixed income with particular focus on portfolio construction via optimization, quantitative relative value, and risk management. Asset allocation experience, a plus
• Strong interest in financial markets and investment management industry
• Strong technical, problem solving and programming skills are required. High proficiency in Python, SQL, VBA, Excel required
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Self driven, highly accountable, resourceful and independent thinker; Curious and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strategic thinker who can prioritize multiple projects
• High integrity, growth mindset, and a team player

Additional Requirements
The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from office.

Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.