Portfolio Manager - Analyst
We are seeking a highly analytical and disciplined Fixed Income Trader to join our investment team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local interest rate markets, government and corporate debt instruments, and macroeconomic dynamics. This role is critical in executing fixed income strategies aligned with our funds’ mandates, contributing to performance, and managing risk effectively.
Main responsibilities:
- Execute fixed income trades (public and private debt, inflation-linked bonds, swaps, futures, etc.) in accordance with portfolio strategy and fund guidelines
- Monitor market trends, yield curves, central bank policies, and macroeconomic indicators
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, economists, and credit analysts to align market views and identify opportunities
- Maintain active communication with brokers to ensure best execution and market intelligence
- Track performance metrics, analyze trade impact, and report to relevant stakeholders
- Assist in portfolio construction discussions and trade simulations
- Ensure strict compliance with internal risk policies and regulatory requirements
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus
- Professional certification – CGA or equivalent
- Experience in trading fixed income instruments, preferably in an asset management environment
- Strong knowledge of interest rate products and monetary policy
- Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and familiarity with risk management reports
- Programming skills in Python and VBA for data analysis and automation are highly desirable
- Strong communication, decision-making, and stress management skills
- Integrity, attention to detail, and a high level of responsibility
Why join BNP Paribas Asset Management?
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) is the investment arm of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. BNPP AM aims to generate long-term sustainable returns for its clients, based on a sustainability-driven approach. BNPP AM’s investment capabilities are focused around six key strategies: High Conviction Strategies, Liquidity Solutions, Emerging Markets, Multi-Assets, Systematic, Quantitative & Index and Private Assets, with investment processes incorporating quantitative and fundamental analysis.
Our presence in Brazil
Sustainability is core to BNPP AM’s strategy and investment philosophy. Among the leaders in thematic investment in Europe1, BNPP AM intends to contribute to a successful Energy transition, healthy Ecosystems, and greater Equality in our societies (our “3Es”). BNPP AM currently manages EUR 540 billion of assets (EUR 656 billion of assets under management and advisory) and benefits from the expertise of more than 500 investment professionals and around 400 client servicing specialists, serving individual, corporate and institutional clients in 67 countries.
BNP Paribas Asset Management is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally
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