Job Description

Job Description Our client is a prestigious and historic family office based in Monaco. It is looking for a Senior Fixed Income Analyst to join its investment team. The appointed candidate will be responsible for the management and monitoring of the Fixed Income portfolio, under the supervision of the Director of Fixed Income. The candidate should be familiar with all physical and synthetic fixed income instruments and able to trade them with confidence. A good understanding of markets and macro scenarios is paramount, as is a quantitative credit analytical base. The successful candidate will also be expected to bring forward original ideas. The candidate will work in a small team with a high degree of autonomy and direct exposure to investment decisions. They must combine technical excellence with sound judgement, humility about what cannot be known, and the discipline to keep their work current without being asked. Your Role and Contributions Investment research, analysis and recommendations Portfolio monitoring and management Risk management Market and macroeconomic analysis Monitoring existing investments and the key parameters of the bond portfolio Credit selection on both quantitative and qualitative bases Monitoring macro data releases Helping shape and analyse macro scenarios Analysing interest rate trajectories Trading positions: single-line cash bonds and derivatives (mostly at index level) Requirements Experience and skills Minimum of 7 years’ experience on the fixed income buy-side, in the markets division of a financial institution, or in research / credit rating Some experience with credit modelling Mastery of the basics of portfolio construction Experience dealing with banks, counterparties and intermediaries Strong academic background in finance, economics or a quantitative discipline Proficiency with Bloomberg Excellent written and verbal communication in English Personal characteristics A discreet and collaborative posture, with the tact and sense of confidentiality needed to integrate well within a family office structure Effective at engaging with others and working as part of a team Clear communicator, able to articulate thinking, concepts and proposals to a range of audiences and to present concisely Engaging and open style, able to build relationships across stakeholders, including the Family and the wider organisation Long-term mindset Sound judgement and a considered approach to decision-making, including in complex or sensitive situations Intellectual curiosity and openness to learning and change within a Family Office setting High standards of professionalism and integrity, with a self-motivated, consistent and disciplined approach Benefits Benefits Autonomy and direct exposure to investment decisions within a small team Opportunity to contribute original ideas within a long-term investment approach Prestigious, historic Monaco-based family office environment