Lead Portfolio Investment Analyst - Fixed Income -75903
T. Rowe Price International London, United Kingdom
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
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The Lead Portfolio Investment Analyst (PIA) resides within the Fixed Income Modeling and Enablement group and is a member of the Global Trading team. The Lead PIA works directly alongside portfolio managers and traders to assist with the day-to-day portfolio implementation and management of accounts and orders. The Lead PIA will also be expected to provide support to the investment process and perform ad-hoc analysis related to the strategies.
The team requires an experienced modeler with quantitative and technical abilities. A successful candidate will have experience blending quantitative modeling, programming, and trading strategy development to optimize decision-making.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Partner directly with the portfolio management team on the day-to-day modeling of the strategy through exposure monitoring, trade allocations and cash flow management
* Independently assume coverage for strategies, escalating issues as necessary with pre-established thought process for resolution
* Coordinate with the analysts, portfolio managers, traders, compliance and legal on portfolio and security transactions
* Proactively assume responsibility for projects that increase efficiency and promote best practices within the team, reducing risk
* Serves as a subject matter expert on fixed income modeling when working with various functions and groups within the firm including investments, client services, and operations
* Manage trading and portfolio manager relationships including coordinating accurate and timely communication of changes across the trading division
* Work effectively with internal systems designed for portfolio management and trade modeling
* Monitor portfolio analytics and generate and run accurate orders through the trade cycle
* Determine accurate interest rate and currency hedging information, and other related daily portfolio functions specific to the desk assigned
* Guide more junior team members on complex modeling issues
Required Qualifications
* 5+ years portfolio management or related experience
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Quantitative Discipline
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems
* Proficiency with R or Python programming language
* Knowledge of investments, portfolios, and financial markets
* Knowledge of fixed income markets and instruments, including derivatives
* Ability to quickly process information, draw relevant conclusions, and clearly summarize results
* Ability to determine priorities, plan, organize, and follow through on assignments
* Effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Completed, or in pursuit of, advanced degree or CFA, FRM or CAIA
* Understanding of quantitative portfolio construction and optimization techniques
* Ability and willingness to leverage AI tools to boost efficiency
* Familiarity with risk forecast models
* Familiarity with Charles River
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
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