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Fixed Income Trader

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Fixed Income Trading Expert Type: Flexible, project-based Compensation: $150-$180/hour Location ... spread analysis. * Design realistic trading scenarios and edge cases based on real-world market ...

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We are looking for a Fixed Income Research Analyst to join our team to help train the next generation of AI while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the freedom to set your own schedule.

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How much do junior fixed income analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior fixed income analyst in the United States is $32.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Fixed Income Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Fixed Income Analyst, you need a strong foundation in finance, quantitative analysis, and an understanding of debt instruments, often supported by a relevant degree in finance, economics, or mathematics. Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal, Excel, and financial modeling tools, as well as progress toward certifications like the CFA, is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for accurately analyzing market trends, supporting investment decisions, and communicating complex information to stakeholders.

What are some typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a Junior Fixed Income Analyst in their first year?

As a Junior Fixed Income Analyst, you will primarily support senior analysts and portfolio managers by conducting market research, analyzing fixed income securities, and preparing reports on bond markets and credit ratings. Common challenges include mastering complex financial modeling techniques, staying updated on macroeconomic trends, and learning to interpret large data sets under tight deadlines. You'll often collaborate with other analysts, traders, and investment managers, which helps you quickly build technical skills and industry knowledge. This role offers a steep learning curve but provides a strong foundation for advancement within investment management.

What are Junior Fixed Income Analysts?

Junior Fixed Income Analysts are entry-level finance professionals who assist in the research, analysis, and management of fixed income securities such as bonds and treasury notes. They typically support senior analysts and portfolio managers by gathering market data, performing credit analysis, and preparing reports on economic trends and investment opportunities. This role is crucial for helping investment teams make informed decisions regarding fixed income investments. Junior analysts often use financial modeling and analytical tools to evaluate risks and returns. Over time, they gain experience and may advance to more senior positions within investment management.
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Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst

Wellington Management Company

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
OVERVIEW
We are looking to hire a Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst. Based in Boston, the ideal candidate will work with the Global Credit team to implement their investment strategies in client portfolios.
The team offers a range of investment styles designed to meet the diverse needs of clients around the globe, with a focus on global credit, providing an exciting opportunity to work and learn in complex financial markets within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities:
  • Interacting closely with portfolio managers, traders, and others across the firm to ensure timely and accurate execution of investment strategies across client portfolios

  • Rebalancing portfolios in response to investment strategies, cash flows, benchmark changes, market price movements and changes in client guidelines

  • Monitoring positions and verifying that transactions are consistent with client guidelines

  • Monitoring performance, risk exposures and key market sensitivities of positions in portfolios

  • Collaborating with various areas of the firm to improve investment processes and minimize operational risks

  • Maintaining and improving internal tools that support the Securitized Team's investing process

qualifications
The successful candidate for this position is likely to have:
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in the fixed income space as a portfolio analyst, risk analyst, quantitative analysist or similar

  • Demonstrated strong understanding of, and interest in, fixed-income investing

  • Advanced analytical skills, a quantitative orientation, and a detail-oriented mindset

  • Experience working with large, complex datasets, and performing analysis that influences decision-making

  • Proficient programming skills in Python are preferred

  • Ability to think creatively and initiate projects that lead to improved implementation of strategies and trades

  • Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks

  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with investment and other business professionals around the firm

  • Strong academic credentials. An undergraduate degree is required. A post-graduate degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFA), or progress towards one, would be viewed favorably

JOB TITLE
Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst
JOB FAMILY
Investment Management
LOCATION
280 Congress
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 80,000 - 150,000
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.