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About the Role

Join our Multi-Manager Solutions team as a senior fixed income manager research specialist, helping shape the selection and oversight of investment managers across a global open architecture platform. This role involves leading rigorous due diligence, influencing portfolio and governance decisions, and representing Columbia Threadneedle Investments with institutional clients, consultants, and investment firms. It's an opportunity to combine deep investment expertise with analytical innovation, strengthen manager research capabilities, and contribute to the growth of a global multi-manager business managing over $80 billion.

Responsibilities

Lead fixed income manager research, selection, and ongoing due diligence across assigned sub-asset classes, including high yield, investment grade credit, structured products, and emerging markets debt.
Represent Columbia Threadneedle Investments in due diligence discussions with senior professionals at investment firms.
Deliver evidence-based manager recommendations, including hire, retain, and terminate decisions, supported by clear investment analysis and collaboration.
Present investment ideas and portfolio reviews to institutional clients and partner with clients and consultants to develop investment guidelines and research parameters.
Support portfolio construction with internal investment teams, including analysis of duration positioning, yield curve exposure, sector allocation, and risk factors.
Develop and enhance quantitative screening, reporting, and analytical tools to evaluate fixed income strategies.
Prepare decision-ready materials for governance bodies, ensuring the quality of content.
Monitor multi-manager portfolios and external investment managers for changes in performance, people, process, and organization, while assessing market trends.

Requirements

A minimum of 5-7 years of manager research experience covering fixed income strategies, with the ability to independently lead manager searches, selection, and oversight.
Deep knowledge of fixed income investing and demonstrated experience analyzing rates, credit, securitized markets, and emerging markets debt.
Familiarity with European and United States fund requirements.
Strong understanding of investment processes and organizational models across asset managers.
Proficiency with relevant investment research and analytical platforms, such as Bloomberg, Aladdin, eVestment, and Morningstar.
Ability to develop quantitative screening and reporting tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex investment concepts clearly and credibly.
Confidence engaging and influencing senior professionals across asset managers, consultants, clients, and internal governance groups.
Strategic, collaborative, and improvement-oriented approach, with strong analytical judgment, problem-solving skills, and accountability for high-quality outcomes.
Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States.

Skills

Fixed income manager research
Fixed income strategies
High yield
Investment grade credit
Structured products
Emerging markets debt
Due diligence
Portfolio construction
Quantitative screening
Reporting
Analytical tools
Investment analysis
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills

Location

Boston
New York
Minneapolis

Work Type

In-Office Collaboration (at least four days per week)
Hybrid (one day per week from home)
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5-7 years of manager research experience

Education Level

Progress toward or completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is preferred
An advanced degree in finance, business administration, or a related field is also preferred

Salary/Compensations

$135,000 - $185,000 per year

Benefits

Vacation time
Sick time
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance

About the Company

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments offers growth and career opportunities across all businesses.
The global team consists of 2,300 people with over 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across major asset classes and markets.
Clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, with the capability to create bespoke solutions.
The company has a strong financial foundation and an unwavering focus on clients.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, recognizing that success is due to talented people who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills, and capabilities.
Committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute, and realize their potential.

Equal Opportunity

Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.