Research Analyst- Fixed Income Smart Beta /Risk Premia

About BNY Mellon AMNA

BNY Mellon Asset Management North America Corporation (“BNY Mellon AMNA”) is a leading provider of high-quality single- and multi-asset investment solutions using both active and passive strategies for investors globally. With the three legacy boutiques totaling $558.8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2018, it serves a wide variety of institutional and intermediary clients in over 40 markets globally. The firm’s active equity strategies leverage the capabilities developed by The Boston Company; its active fixed income strategies employ the deep fundamentals-based experience of Standish, and its index, multi-asset/multi-factor strategies incorporate Mellon Capital’s advanced systematic processes. Mellon Capital, Standish and The Boston Company will continue to market existing products under the existing brands until the launch of a new unified brand later in the year.

The Research Analyst will be responsible for generating and evaluating proprietary Fixed Income Smart Beta /Risk Premia strategies. Additionally, the Research Analyst will perform security-level analysis in fixed income; rigorously formulate and test fundamental hypotheses against empirical data; review, evaluate and modify current academic and industry research for use in our investment models; communicate with other researchers, portfolio management and trading desk to enhance research and portfolio management process; support senior individuals with client and marketing requests which require research

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will possess excellent quantitative skills, including formal training in econometrics or statistics. The incumbent will ideally possess an advanced degree (MBA, Master’s/PhD in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, engineering, or allied field) along with1-3 years of research or investment experience. The incumbent should have strong programming skills and an active interest in the application of computer technology to financial research and portfolio management. Must be able to work independently, have a strong sense of fundamental financial drivers of investment valuation and have experience with Python, SQL, SAS, Matlab or similar statistical software.

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

As one of the world’s leading investment management organizations and one of the top U.S. wealth managers, BNY Mellon Investment Management combines agility, insight and scale to create and deliver strategies and solutions to address our clients’ needs. Encompassing BNY Mellon’s investment management firms, wealth management organization and global distribution teams, we draw on deep expertise to collaborate with clients and tailor our best ideas and resources to meet their specific needs. We pride ourselves on providing dedicated service through our network of global professionals who have a deep understanding of local requirements. With our extensive experience in anticipating and responding to the investment and financial needs of the world’s governments, pension plan sponsors, corporations, foundations, endowments, advisors, intermediaries, individuals and families, and family offices, BNY Mellon Investment Management is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Primary Location: United States-California-San Francisco
Internal Jobcode: 08686
Job: Asset Management
Organization: NA Investment Boutiques-HR13428
Requisition Number: 1805584