Description

Octavius Finance is recruiting on behalf of a leading asset manager for a Senior Investment Analyst to join its growing Manager Research team in Europe. This role focuses on fixed income within a quantamental framework, combining fundamental insights with quantitative techniques across fund selection, manager research, due diligence, and portfolio construction. The position carries responsibility for building and maintaining a high-conviction buy list across rates and credit strategies within a multi-manager / fund-of-funds framework.

The successful candidate will work closely with portfolio managers and fund selection specialists to identify, evaluate, and monitor best-in-class fixed income managers. The role is central to maintaining a disciplined investment process and delivering strong, consistent client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the identification, due diligence, and selection of fixed income managers for inclusion on the approved buy list
2. Conduct ongoing monitoring of existing strategies, recommending additions, removals, or retention in line with governance processes
3. Partner with portfolio managers to assess existing holdings and new fund opportunities
4. Contribute to oversight of corporate and financial credit exposures across actively managed and target maturity strategies
5. Participate in primary market activity, including data analysis, fair value estimation, and assessment of new bond issues
6. Support credit research and advisory functions, providing fundamental and technical analysis across high yield and subordinated debt markets
7. Generate and evaluate fixed income investment ideas and credit trades, potentially leveraging quantitative models or machine learning tools
8. Manage and analyse exposure to structured fixed income products, including IRS, TRS, and options used for hedging and portfolio construction
9. Apply a quantamental approach, combining data-driven insights with fundamental credit analysis to enhance investment outcomes
10. Enhance and maintain the manager research database and fund selection framework
11. Collaborate across investment teams to support portfolio construction and strategic allocation decisions
12. Work with compliance, legal, and product teams to ensure full governance and regulatory alignment
13. Contribute to strategic research projects and ad hoc investment initiatives

Key Requirements

1. Minimum 7+ years' experience in fixed income investing and/or fund manager research
2. Degree in a relevant discipline; CFA charterholder required
3. Strong understanding of credit and rates markets across investment grade, high yield, and subordinated debt
4. Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to assess investment risk clearly
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. High attention to detail and ability to perform under tight deadlines
7. Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative investment environment

To apply, please send a copy of your Word CV to
mailto:fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com