Fixed Income Analyst

Although this is considered an entry-level role, the successful candidate will form an integral part of the fixed income team and will gain exposure to portfolio construction, credit research, and investment decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

Report Preparation

• Run daily system updates to ensure investment positions are accurately reflected on internal dashboards.
• Identify and escalate system issues or inconsistencies as needed.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets and charts (linked to Reuters and other platforms) for internal use.
• Run monthly attribution reports and coordinate outputs with portfolio managers.
• Generate ad hoc reports (e.g. holdings, exposures) when required.
• Review daily portfolio activity and flag any unexpected movements.

Bookovers

• Execute bond bookovers between portfolios based on portfolio manager instructions.
• Identify eligible bonds and complete transactions using internal systems.

Credit Reporting

• Prepare credit reports with guidance from the portfolio team, based on company-reported data.
• Analyse financial information, extract key points, and compile standardised credit reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of credit reviews for all current and upcoming investments.
• Take ownership of timelines to ensure reports remain relevant and accurate.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide business support to other departments as needed.
• Participate in internal meetings and assist with preparation where required.
• Contribute to due diligence documentation for underlying investments.
• Collaborate with IT on system maintenance, testing, and enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Investment Management, or Accounting essential
• Knowledge of bonds, investments, or asset management processes advantageous
• Any relevant work or internship experience in financial services preferred but not required

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of bonds, fixed income markets, and basic economics
• Familiarity with credit processes and corporate financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills
• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable with data-driven tasks

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