Fixed Income Analyst at Elvaridah

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Fixed Income Research Analyst to join our investment team. 
• The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth research on fixed income securities, global interest rate trends, credit markets, and macroeconomic indicators to support the development of actionable investment strategies. 
• You will collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and other analysts to provide data-driven insights that enhance portfolio construction and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on fixed income instruments, including government and corporate bonds, emerging market debt, and structured products.
• Analyze global interest rate environments, inflation trends, and central bank policies (e.g., Fed, ECB, CBN).
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast yields, assess duration risk, and evaluate bond valuations.
• Monitor credit ratings, economic indicators, and industry developments affecting fixed income portfolios.
• Prepare periodic market commentary, investment memos, and strategy reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Support portfolio construction decisions by providing data-driven insights on duration, spread, and yield opportunities.
• Collaborate with traders and investment managers to align research findings with execution strategy.
• Track and evaluate performance of investment strategies, offering recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related analytical field
• Proven experience in market research, investment analysis, or trading strategy development
• Strong understanding of global markets, particularly fixed income instruments and macroeconomic trends
• Ability to build, test, and refine data-driven models and trading ideas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data tools; experience with statistical software or programming languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Self-driven and capable of working independently in a remote-first environment.