Analyst/Associate, Research (Fixed Income)

TL;DR

Analyst/Associate, Research (Fixed Income) (Finance): Developing investment research and empirical analyses of asset pricing models with an accent on fixed income and large-scale data management. Focus on executing complex simulations, maintaining critical data sets for portfolio decision-making, and integrating academic findings into investment strategies.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas

Company

hirify.global is an investment firm that produces high-quality research on financial markets and develops long-term investment strategies.

What you will do

• Execute and analyze simulations for research on asset pricing models and economics studies.
• Compile and manage large datasets from multiple sources to support portfolio decision-making.
• Perform regular validations to ensure research, portfolio management, and client reporting inputs are accurate.
• Review academic papers to identify opportunities for the research agenda and present findings internally.
• Coordinate with investment and client service teams to resolve internal and client queries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• At least 1 year of professional work experience.
• Proficiency in Python programming is required.
• Strong knowledge of econometrics, statistics, probability, and financial markets.
• Deep understanding of portfolio theories and empirical asset pricing models (e.g., CAPM, Fama-French).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of databases and query languages such as T-SQL or SAS.
• Coding skills in R, Matlab, Fortran, or SAS.
• Experience in fixed income and derivative pricing.
• Experience applying machine learning in asset pricing research.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive corporate benefits package.
• Dedicated educational initiatives for professional growth.
• Company culture focused on thought-leadership and long-term strategy.
• Special celebrations and recognition of company history and growth.