Solutions Analyst, Portfolio Management

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $275 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $146 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the Portfolio Management team by leveraging various tools to enhance and optimize trading and asset management practices
• Work at the intersection of finance and technology by developing solutions for monitoring investment strategies, attributing portfolio performance, and integrating analytical models into the portfolio management process
• Gain knowledge of the financial markets and the investment management process through formal and informal training including working with senior members of the Portfolio Management team
• Perform ad hoc analysis or develop rapid response solutions to problems or processes
• Work in cross-functional groups with other departments (including IT, Operations, and Client Services) to design long-term solutions delivering new capabilities to the Portfolio Management team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and preferred in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and investments
• Demonstrated interest in learning techniques and technologies such as statistical analysis (Excel, Python, R, Matlab), data management (SQL), enterprise application development (C#), reporting (SSRS, Tableau)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, both independently and within a team setting
• Achieved or willing to work toward a professional designation (e.g., CFA) or an advanced degree