Senior Research Associate - Fixed Income at Meketa

Carlsbad, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fixed income research, Investment analysis, Capital markets, Performance monitoring, Data collection, Financial modeling, Statistical analysis, Microsoft Excel, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Investment theory, Manager research, Report writing, Analytical skills, Attention to detail

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Senior Research Associate, Fixed Income Summary: The Research Analyst works as part of the Fixed Income Research team, covering bond managers. The primary responsibility of the analyst is to research and analyze fixed income investment managers. This role supports the development and communication of Fixed Income research to our consultants and clients. In addition, the Analyst will conduct investment market research on a broad array of topics (e.g. assist with writing white papers and other internal or external facing content) and utilize investment and statistical software programs to aid in the monitoring and identification of Fixed Income strategies. The Research Analyst is expected to progressively increase his or her level of knowledge regarding capital markets broadly, public markets manager research, and firm-specific practices. The Research Analyst works closely with other research professionals and other investment analysts in carrying out the position’s duties. The position reports to the Head of Fixed Income and is based in our Carlsbad, CA office. Roles and Responsibilities: * Attend and / or conduct manager research meetings * Draft or help draft comprehensive manager meeting notes and prepare manager analyses * Monitor the performance of investment managers and identify potential areas of concern * Conduct performance review conference calls with existing managers * Identify promising new managers in the relevant asset class * Work with senior manager research analysts and consultants to help coordinate the manager search process (RFPs, data collection, search document creation, etc.) * Assume asset class coverage responsibilities as needed Skills, Qualifications, Experience Preferred: * Progress towards the CFA® designation * Familiarity with eVestment, Diligence Vault, and other investment related tools * Familiarity with AI tools in a corporate setting * An individual who is a committed team player, has strong communication skills, is well organized and is willing to learn, and is detail-oriented, are other desirable attributes. Skills, Qualifications, Experience Required: * Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience * Ability to gather, organize, and coordinate data from disparate sources * Professional and effective verbal communication skills * Solid understanding of economic and investment theory and practices * Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including facility with financial and statistical concepts * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Superior written and verbal communication skills * Excellent attention to detail * Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and to meet commitments * Independently and to proactively seek new responsibilities * Work well with employees from other company departments * Solid interpersonal and presentation skills * A bachelor’s degree Measure of Success: * Accuracy and timeliness of client-related work product * Ability to use independent judgment and exercise discretion in selecting and evaluating appropriate managers * Growth in knowledge base, including general investment and economic topics, and client-related issues of strategy and implementation * Degree to which knowledge is communicated and available to other investment staff * Level of proficiency with investment-related software * Effectiveness of communication, both verbal and written, in conveying knowledge, eliciting necessary information, and meeting predefined objectives * Contribution to improvements in the quality of the company’s advisory services * Contribution to improvements in the efficiency of the company’s analytical processes and procedures About Meketa Investment Group Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 250 employees among our six U.S. office locations and London. Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education. Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

Responsibilities

The analyst will research and evaluate fixed income investment managers while supporting the development of research content for consultants and clients. Responsibilities include monitoring manager performance, conducting conference calls, and coordinating the manager search process.