Associate Investment Specialist, Fixed Income

at  abrdn

Job Description
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.
Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.
About the department
Fixed Income is a strategically important part of abrdn. The Fixed Income Investment Specialist team operates between Investments, Client Group and Product globally, providing 1) insightful and relevant investment information, 2) credible client-facing Portfolio Manager proxy resource and 3) strategic client-led input into investment and product development.
About the role
As the Associate Investment Specialist you will get the opportunity to work within a varied role in which you will support Investment Specialist activity across Fixed Income including Public and Private Credit, and Emerging Market Debt. We are looking for a self-starter to join the team and play a key part in supporting the growth of Fixed Income.
Given the focus on Fixed Income as a growth area in abrdn, there is an opportunity to take on real responsibilities from the outset and build profile in the role. The role holder could be based in Edinburgh or London and is expected to report into one of the senior Investment Specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work with the Investment teams, Client Group, Product and Operations preparing messaging and materials (monthly commentaries, pitch decks, RFPs etc).
• Analysing competitors and client demand
• Responding to technical client and sales queries.
• Responsibile for aspects of Fixed Income business management, including P&L oversight and queries and preparation of internal presentation materials.

About the candidate requirements

• Curiosity, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive, teamwork skills and an ability to deliver on projects
• Sound business and investment knowledge, including Fixed Income products
• Ability to build and nurture personal relationships with a diverse range of people/ personalities at a variety of different levels
• Ability to prepare professional and accurate presentations and reports
• Enthusiasm for Fixed Income and willingness to develop

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our benefits
There’s more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits
here.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do
here
.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist

• You will work with the Investment teams, Client Group, Product and Operations preparing messaging and materials (monthly commentaries, pitch decks, RFPs etc).
• Analysing competitors and client demand
• Responding to technical client and sales queries.
• Responsibile for aspects of Fixed Income business management, including P&L oversight and queries and preparation of internal presentation materials