Fixed Income Analyst Jobs
Fixed Income Analyst jobs are open across asset management, banking, insurance, and hedge funds, at every level from junior analyst to senior and lead, with specializations in credit research, portfolio analytics, and rates strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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MainStreet Advisors, an independent, Chicago-based Registered Investment Advisor, seeks a motivated Fixed Income Analyst with two to five years of relevant experience to join our growing investment team. With over $6 billion in assets under advisement, MainStreet Advisors provides investment management, portfolio construction, research, and client communication services to community bank trust and wealth management departments nationwide. Through these relationships, we help manage investment portfolios for individuals, trusts, foundations, endowments, retirement accounts, and institutional clients.
Position Overview
The Fixed Income Analyst will play an integral role in supporting the firm's fixed income investment strategies, portfolio management activities, and broader investment research initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across fixed income trading, taxable and tax-exempt bond portfolio construction, economic research, asset allocation, and client communications.
Working collaboratively with senior investment professionals, the successful candidate will contribute to investment decisions, support portfolio implementation, and participate in the firm's Investment Committee process. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to investment publications and engage directly with clients and prospective clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist with the execution, allocation, settlement, and reconciliation of fixed income transactions across client portfolios.
· Support the construction and ongoing management of taxable and tax-exempt fixed income portfolios, considering duration, credit quality, yield, sector allocation, liquidity, and client-specific investment objectives.
· Analyze individual bond securities and identify attractive investment opportunities through relative value, credit, yield curve, and spread analysis.
· Evaluate municipal bond investments, including issuer credit quality, tax-equivalent yields, and state-specific tax considerations.
· Monitor portfolio characteristics, maturity schedules, cash flows, and risk exposures to identify rebalancing opportunities and investment recommendations.
· Coordinate with the trading team, custodians, and other service providers to ensure accurate and timely trade processing and settlement.
Investment Research
· Monitor economic developments, monetary policy, interest rate trends, and fixed income market conditions to identify investment opportunities and risks.
· Contribute to the firm's strategic and tactical asset allocation discussions, including research on capital market assumptions, interest rate expectations, and relative attractiveness across asset classes.
· Participate in Investment Committee meetings and relevant subcommittees, including Fixed Income and Asset Allocation, by preparing research, analysis, and investment recommendations.
· Utilize Bloomberg, Excel, and other investment research platforms to support portfolio analytics, security selection, and risk management.
· Contribute to the development of written investment commentary, market outlooks, research publications, and other client-facing educational and marketing materials.
· Prepare investment reports, portfolio analyses, presentations, and supporting materials for internal discussions, client meetings, and prospective client presentations.
· Participate in client and prospect calls alongside senior investment professionals, providing insights on fixed income markets, portfolio positioning, and investment strategy.
· Collaborate with the broader investment team to communicate investment views and recommendations clearly and effectively.
Qualifications and Skills
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
· 2–5 years of relevant experience in investment management, fixed income research, portfolio management, trading, or a related field preferred.
· Progress toward the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred.
· Working knowledge of fixed income securities, bond mathematics, credit analysis, and portfolio construction principles.
· Familiarity with taxable and tax-exempt fixed income markets, including corporate and municipal bonds.
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
· Experience with Bloomberg or similar investment research and analytics platforms preferred.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex investment concepts clearly and concisely.
· Strong attention to detail, particularly in trading, portfolio analytics, and investment reporting.
· Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in financial markets, economics, and investment management.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- in the field or in a related area : 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Morgan Stanley14
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- Jefferies4
- Citi3
- PGIM3
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fixed income analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal for pricing, analytics, and market data
- Experience with fixed income instruments including bonds, treasuries, and credit securities
- CFA designation or active candidacy strongly preferred or required
- Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and scenario analysis
- One to three years of experience in fixed income research, trading, or portfolio management
Tips for Your Fixed Income Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to fixed income specifics
Highlight your experience with Bloomberg terminals, yield curve analysis, and duration modeling. Generic finance resumes get filtered out fast. Recruiters scanning for fixed income analysts want to see instrument types you've covered, such as Treasuries, corporate bonds, or mortgage-backed securities.
Lead with your CFA progress upfront
Many fixed income analyst postings screen for CFA candidacy or charter status before reviewing anything else. Put your level passed or expected exam date in your resume header, not buried in a credentials section, so it clears that filter immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fixed income analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by asset class not just title
Job titles vary widely: credit analyst, rates analyst, and fixed income research associate all describe overlapping work. Search by asset class keywords like 'investment-grade credit' or 'structured products' to surface relevant openings your title-only search would miss.
Prepare a model walk-through for interviews
Fixed income interviews routinely ask you to walk through a bond valuation or explain how a rate change affects a portfolio's duration. Practice narrating your analytical process out loud, not just arriving at the right number, because interviewers want to hear your reasoning.
Negotiate total comp including bonus structure
Base salary is only part of the picture in fixed income roles. Ask specifically about performance bonus timing, hurdle rates, and whether the bonus pool is tied to desk PnL or firm-wide results, so you can compare offers that look similar on base alone.
Fixed Income Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fixed income analysts?
Morgan Stanley, State Street, and Jefferies are hiring the most fixed income analysts right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Massachusetts, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Asset managers, insurance companies, and regional banks account for the largest share of active postings.
How many fixed income analyst jobs are remote?
About 90% of fixed income analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability skewing toward credit research and portfolio analytics roles rather than trading-desk positions. Roles requiring real-time market access or close collaboration with traders are more likely to be on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a fixed income analyst?
Start with a degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field, then build Bloomberg Terminal fluency and working knowledge of bond markets through coursework or internships. Pursuing CFA candidacy signals technical commitment to employers. Entry-level roles in credit research, portfolio operations, or asset management are the most common starting points, and analysts typically advance by deepening their specialization in a specific asset class.
Can you get a fixed income analyst job with little or no experience?
Yes, but you need to substitute experience with demonstrated technical skills. Build a sample bond analysis or duration model and include it in applications. Internships in asset management or bank research count heavily, and passing CFA Level I can offset a thin work history. Entry-level titles like junior analyst or research associate are designed for candidates still building their professional record.
What does the fixed income analyst interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial phone screen with a recruiter is followed by a technical interview covering bond pricing, yield calculations, and duration concepts. Later rounds often include a modeling or case study exercise where you analyze a credit or rate scenario. Final rounds typically involve meeting senior members of the investment team and may include a markets discussion about your view on rate movements or specific credit sectors.
Where can I find and apply to fixed income analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to fixed income analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your asset class focus, seniority level, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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