Emerging Markets Quantitative Fixed Income Trader

Vanguard • Malvern, PA • 8h ago

As a key contributor on the fixed income trading desk, this role blends strategic execution with analytical depth to drive portfolio performance. From negotiating trades and managing cash flows to interpreting market risks and developing quantitative models, the position demands a sharp financial acumen and a proactive mindset. This is an opportunity for a seasoned investment professional to make a measurable impact in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities:

Negotiates and executes trades for fixed income managed portfolios. Measures the impact of derivative trades on the relevant portfolios. Maintains relationships with security dealers. Acts as a back up in investment decision-making function when the portfolio manager is off the desk. Authorized to invest cash flows across markets and act as portfolio manager with a lower level of discretion.

Performs market and risk analysis for senior staff to identify critical data for decision-making. Tracks sector spreads and identifies sector relationships. Interprets risk of new events across a broad sector class.

Develops, evaluates, and acquires models for analyzing investment strategies and cost analysis for executions. Generates complex performance attribution reports, identifies and resolves issues to produce accurate analyses.

Responds to fixed income desk inquiries pertaining to bond trading information and bond pricing. Performs necessary analysis and relays relevant information to the appropriate portfolio manager for action. Acts as a liaison with outside bond vendors, develops and maintains strategic relationship with security dealers.

Identifies, recommends, and develops process and operational improvements. Develops strategies to add value through efficient execution and quantitative research. Helps develop operational knowledge of less tenured traders.

Analyzes data and develops trading and portfolio strategies with oversight. Independently generates ideas and research.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Five years related work experience, including four years investment management experience. Fixed Income experience preferred.

Undergraduate degree in finance or economics or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.

CFA preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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