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Associate Fixed Income Research Analyst role at Columbia Threadneedle, London – focus on Emerging Market Corporate Bonds.
Analyze sector data, build recommendations, collaborate with sovereign analysts, and drive investment decisions in a dynamic asset‑management team.
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
We have a great opportunity for an associate research analyst to join our fixed income investment team. The ideal candidate will bring strong data and analytical skills and a desire to work in one of the most exciting asset classes. The role, based in London England, will help inform corporate bond investment decisions within the Emerging Market Debt team of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the global asset management subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial.
How you'll spend your time
- 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 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.
To be successful in this role you will have
Passionate about Emerging Market Debt and the investment management industry with a strong work ethic, integrity and dedication to being a part of 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.
It would be great if you also had
Prior relevant experience
Ability to scrub and query data from database systems using SQL
Experience with any of: Python, SQL, AWS
In‑Office Collaboration
We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Worker Sub Type
Permanent
Job Family Group
Investment Management
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance‑based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
We appreciate that work‑life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
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.