Investment Strategist - Fixed Income

Description

The Investment Strategist is the key liaison between Natixis Investment Manager’s affiliated asset management firms and the Natixis distribution organization.

What you will do:
The Investment Strategist will be assigned several investment strategies with an emphasis on fixed income and will perform the following functions:

Act as in-house investment specialist conducting research and providing information regarding product positioning, market perspective, historical performance, attribution, competitive landscape, etc.

Prepare investment reports such as performance reporting, competitive analysis, benchmarking, and MPT statistics.

Provide support to field sales including attending client meetings and participating in calls with clients.

Design and deliver product training to internal departments. Sample training topics include product attributes, positioning, differentiation, portfolio updates, and market context.

Collaborate with various groups (portfolio managers, Sales, Marketing, Legal, etc.) to build and maintain consistent product messaging and positioning.

Coordinate with internal/external partners (Fund/Product Operations, Legal/Compliance, etc.) on initial product development and ongoing modifications.

Create and deliver value-added investment programs where appropriate (seminars, white papers, etc.).

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree or CFA preferred (or progress towards designation) strongly preferred.

7+ years of experience in financial services, including at least 2 years in product strategy, product specialist or related investment role; experience supporting public and/or private fixed income strategies preferred.

FINRA Series 7 and 63 required, or willingness to obtain within six months of hire.

Demonstrated understanding of macroeconomic trends and global markets.

Strong knowledge of capital markets, fixed income instruments and portfolio construction principles.

Ability to translate complex investment concepts into clear, client-ready messaging.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

Proven ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with investment analysis tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet, or Morningstar preferred.

Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Who we are:
We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion that supports employee growth. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We offer a robust benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to; comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, wellness benefits and volunteer programs*.

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In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage transparency act, the expected annual base salary for this Boston, MA, based position is $126,690 - $185,400. Actual annual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, and other job-related factors. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and other Natixis sponsored benefit programs.

Natixis Investment Managers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.

Natixis Investment Managers does not charge fees to participate in the interview process or for employment equipment and does not send employment offers through social media channels. We take security and privacy seriously. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent Natixis Investment Managers and are unsure about the legitimacy of the communication, please verify the contact details with Natixis Investment Managers directly.

*Benefits eligibility is for permanent employees of Natixis Investment Managers. Interns, contractors and temporary workers are not eligible for benefits.