Sr. Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Benjamin F Edwards & Co

Clayton, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fixed income portfolio management, Trading, Investment strategy, Risk management, Credit analysis, Due diligence, Portfolio design, Market research, Team leadership, Regulatory compliance, Asset growth, Communication, Decision-making, Mentoring, Financial modeling

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Summary: The Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager is responsible for the active management and execution of fixed income strategies across multiple discretionary strategies. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of these strategies including market research, investment due diligence, portfolio design, implementation, trading, and marketing. This role carries full authority to buy and sell securities within established investment guidelines and risk parameters and serves as the senior decision‑maker for portfolio positioning, trade execution, and risk management. As a member of the Investment Strategy Committee, this individual partners closely with other Portfolio Managers, Investment Team, Trading, Compliance, Risk, and senior leadership to ensure best execution, consistency of outcomes, and alignment with firm‑wide objectives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Holds firm-delegated discretionary authority to buy and sell fixed income securities across many accounts and multiple strategies, consistent with approved investment guidelines, risk limits, and client mandates. * Responsible for the overall outcome of fixed income advisory strategies from performance to compliance – as well as accountability to scale and evolve these portfolios to be effective in all market conditions and relevant for the needs of advisors and clients. * Utilize strong investment and market experience to establish expectations on rates, yield curve, credit, sector/structure, tax positioning, etc. - to create and support model parameters, target allocations, and portfolio guidelines to serve as the foundation for Edwards Fixed Income Portfolios. * Execute trades across a broad range of fixed income instruments, including investment‑grade corporates, municipals, agencies, Treasuries, and other approved securities. * Manage portfolio positioning across interest rate, yield curve, credit, sector, structure, and liquidity dimensions. Evaluate relative value opportunities and market conditions to optimize execution quality, portfolio outcomes, and transaction costs. * Monitor portfolio risk metrics and escalate material risks or exceptions as appropriate. Perform credit analysis and due diligence on corporate and municipal issuers. * Primary holder with responsibility for risk management, including escalation, exception management, and governance for these portfolios. * Ensure adherence to best execution standards, trade documentation requirements, and regulatory obligations. * Lead, coach, train, and manage a team of other Portfolio Managers to grow and support this business. * Promote and drive asset growth through marketing and ongoing communications. Serve as subject matter expert to support advisors and their clients. * Utilize portfolio management systems, research platforms, and other technology to effectively implement these strategies. * Occasional travel up to 10% of the time may be required. Qualifications: * Progressive experience in fixed income trading and/or portfolio management, with demonstrated discretionary trading authority. * Deep expertise in fixed income markets, instruments, market structure, and execution practices. * Proven experience managing multiple portfolios simultaneously within defined guidelines. * Prior experience leading, supervising, or mentoring trading professionals. * Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk management considerations applicable to fixed income trading. * Excellent judgment, decision‑making ability, and comfort operating with autonomy and accountability. * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex market and portfolio decisions. * Motivated self-starter interested in helping to build and grow a new business line. Education and/or Work Experience: * Minimum Work Experience Required: 10+ Years of Fixed Income Portfolio Management and Trading experience including experience leading a team (performance management and development). * Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or related field. Licenses/Registration: * Minimum Required: SIE, Series 7, 66; 24 and 52. * CFA designation or progress toward the charter is a plus. Work Environment: This position requires the ability to work in a stationary position for several hours at a time and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Some filing is required. The work environment is an air-conditioned, smoke-free, office environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. About Benjamin F. Edwards If you are interested in joining a different kind of firm that truly puts the interests of its advisors and clients first, you have come to the right place. Founded in 2008 and serving more than 300 advisors with over $50 billion in assets, Edwards has the scale our advisors expect and the ability to deliver the personal touch and concierge-level service our clients deserve. We are a firm that values our legacy of family and colleagues and cherishes an environment where all succeed through collaborative support. To us, legacy is not only about the past - it is building an experience that prepares all of us, and our clients, for the future. We invest in our team and recognize and appreciate the value of hard work. The rewards of the job are founded in the difference you will make in the lives of our clients and extend throughout a culture that inspires you to learn, grow, and be your best. Having fun is part of the firm’s mission statement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and paid time off. Our client-first mission is grounded in the Golden Rule; when you join Benjamin F. Edwards you are well cared for, and we welcome all applicants with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to do a great job regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Benjamin F. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager is responsible for the active management and execution of fixed income strategies, including portfolio design, trading, and risk management. This role also involves leading and mentoring a team of portfolio managers while serving as a subject matter expert for advisors and clients.