Investment Analyst

Income Research Management is a Boston-based privately owned fixed income asset management firm. IRM delivers strong performance and consistent results through a rigorous bottom-up security selection process and strives to provide best-in-class client service to our 700 institutional and private wealth clients.

Founded in 1987 and located in the heart of Bostons financial district IRM employs 200 full time professionals and currently manages $100 Billion in assets. We offer industry-leading benefits as well as a challenging collegial and rewarding workplace with high levels of employee engagement.

We operate a hybrid work model that will mix days with your team in the office and remote work leveraging first class technology solutions.

Job Description:
The Investment Analyst will join the Investment Team as a member of the dynamic Investment Risk and Analysis function. The position reports to the Director of Investment Risk Vice Chair of the Investment Committee and offers regular interaction with senior Investment Team leadership Portfolio Managers Research Analysts Traders Client Portfolio Managers and Analysts. The position will also have direct exposure to members of our Marketing Performance Technology and Compliance Teams.

Responsibilities:
Demonstrate thorough understanding of IRMs investment philosophy process and strategies
Respond to complex qualitative and quantitative investment requests from prospects/clients/consultants including market and portfolio commentary attribution analysis model portfolios and scenario analysis
Collaborate with Investment Team colleagues to support creation and maintenance of various custom investment solutions such as Cash Management Stable Value Insurance ESG Defined Contribution and LDI
Provide investment expertise in cross-functional development of regular and ad-hoc communications collateral including market commentary thematic monitors thought leadership specialized reporting and custom presentation materials
Partner with Portfolio Managers Research Analysts and Traders to provide analysis for internal Investment Team projects
Develop in-depth knowledge of all proprietary and third-party tools and systems used in Investment Analyst work becoming a Power User resource for colleagues across the Investment Team
Establish strong working relationships across all functions within the Investment Team and with members of the Client Service Team

Required Skills and Experience:
4 years of financial industry experience; 2 years of fixed income experience
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Critical thinker and proactive problem solver with commitment to excellence and accuracy
Self-starter who can independently produce results while handling multiple priorities with limited oversight
Strong organization workflow project management and process skills
Flexible ability to quickly change gears while juggling numerous tasks and projects
Enthusiastic team oriented with willingness to pitch in to help others
Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in cross-functional environment are essential

Education Requirement:
Bachelors degree
CFA Charterholder designation or progress towards preferred

What we offer you:
Joining the IRM team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture and work environment. On a daily basis our employees are encouraged to personify our Core Values; working in a manner that emphasizes investment respect positivity and motivation across the business and in delivering results for our clients.
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

Hybrid work environment allowing individuals to build strong bonds with colleagues in the office mixed with remote work capability
Medical dental vision and life insurance
Retirement savings 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution (3%) a company discretionary contribution (12%) and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $15K year
$5000 Referral bonus for employees who refer new hires
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire including 20 days of vacation 2 wellness days unlimited sick time plus eight paid company holidays and 2 floating days each calendar year
Paid volunteer time 2 days per calendar year
Leave of absence programs including paid parental and family leave paid short- and long-term disability and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Fitness health and composting reimbursements

In addition to the opportunity to participate in a discretionary bonus program the salary range below describes the estimated minimum to maximum base salary range for a position of this level. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate and may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience licensure requirements certifications skill set and other business and organizational needs.

Base Salary Range:
$90000 - $130000
This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus