Tactical Asset Allocation Strategist – Fixed Income

Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States; hybrid work with up to one day per week from home.

Base salary: $175,000–$275,000 per year, plus potential discretionary bonus.

Company

Global asset management organization providing equity, fixed income, and multi-asset investment solutions to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors.

What you will do

• Lead research and develop tactical views across global fixed income markets, including government bonds, investment-grade and high-yield credit, emerging-market debt, securitized credit, loans, and inflation-linked bonds.
• Apply Macro, Fundamentals, Valuation, and Sentiment research pillars to identify market dislocations, opportunities, and risks.
• Translate research into overweight, neutral, or underweight recommendations with investment rationales, risks, and trade expressions.
• Develop proprietary indicators, dashboards, and analytical tools for systematic fixed income market monitoring.
• Collaborate with analysts, portfolio managers, traders, quantitative researchers, and investment committees to influence portfolio decisions.
• Produce investment research and market updates while serving as a fixed income subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and external clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in multi-asset investing, tactical asset allocation, or fixed income investing.
• Strong experience in fixed income research, strategy, portfolio management, or tactical asset allocation.
• Deep understanding of global fixed income markets, macroeconomic drivers, monetary policy, credit fundamentals, and relative valuations.
• Demonstrated ability to generate differentiated investment ideas and translate research into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, including financial models, market data, and investment research tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to defend investment views with senior investment professionals.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across investment teams.

Nice to have

• CFA designation or an advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled research tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on equal opportunity and diverse perspectives.
• Access to a global investment research platform combining fundamental, quantitative, and macroeconomic insights.
• Hybrid work schedule with up to one day per week from home.
• Health and wellness benefits, paid time off, retirement plan, and family care resources.
• Annual bonus eligibility and resources supporting career development and work-life balance.

Hiring process

• FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.