Senior Fixed Income Analyst

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As a senior fixed income analyst, you’ll conduct deep research analysis on an asset class, execute purchases and sales, and support the research efforts and portfolio construction of a portfolio manager. In this role, you’ll work closely with portfolio managers on security research and valuation, while following market and security developments.  
 
Must-have qualifications  
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience 
  • OR a master’s degree or higher, with at least six years of relevant work experience 
Preferred skills  
  • Knowledge of fixed income, bond math, yield curve dynamics, accounting, corporate credit analysis, structured bond fundamentals, macro-economics and market regulations 
  • Ability to independently conduct fixed income research; analysis may focus on individual securities, sectors or the development of quantitative system analytics 
  • Knowledge and understanding to make buy/sell recommendations 
  • Strong relationship building skills with ability maintain relationships with dealers and execute trades 
Compensation  
  • Base: $200,000 - $240,000/year 
  • Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 80% of your eligible earnings based on company performance 
  • Participation in our restricted stock units plan 
Benefits  
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% 
  • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care 
  • Wellness & mental health programs 
  • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance 
  • Paid time off, including volunteer time off 
  • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability 
  • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay 
  • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups 
  • Career development  
Equal Opportunity Employer 
 
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role. 
 
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