Associate Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income

Associate Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income   
Location: Shelton, CT
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 DOE Great Benefits 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Profit Sharing Holidays, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hour: Mon-Fri; 8:30-5PM ET; Fridays REMOTE 
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Associate Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income Description

Our client, a well-established investment and wealth management firm, is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager to join their fixed income team in Shelton, CT. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional with strong bond mathematics expertise who thrives on market analysis, portfolio optimization, and client engagement. As part of a small, tight-knit investment team, you’ll have significant autonomy, focusing primarily on portfolio management rather than trading, which a dedicated trading department handles. This means you can devote your time to developing investment strategies, analyzing fixed income markets, and optimizing portfolios without the distraction of day-to-day trade execution. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Administration, you will work closely with research analysts, traders, and other investment professionals to drive performance and ensure portfolios align with client objectives. The firm is known for its exceptional employee tenure, commitment to work-life balance, and clear career growth opportunities. 

Associate Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income Responsibilities

•    Oversee and optimize fixed income portfolios 
•    Develop investment strategies based on macroeconomic analysis and market trends
•    Conduct credit analysis, interest rate forecasting, and yield curve positioning
•    Monitor portfolio risk, performance attribution, and compliance
•    Collaborate with research analysts, traders, and other investment professionals
•    Communicate market insights and portfolio performance to clients and stakeholders

Associate Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business required (MBA or CFA a plus)
•    3 years of experience in fixed income portfolio management required 
•    Expertise in government bonds, corporate bonds, and municipals required
•    Advanced bond mathematical skills required 
•    Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients required 
•    Must be willing to work onsite Mon-Thurs

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000