Senior Sovereign Research Analyst, Emerging Market Debt

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

Columbia Threadneedle’s Emerging Market Debt team is seeking a senior sovereign research analyst to join its thriving research group. Fundamental research is at the core of the Columbia Threadneedle investment process. Our analysts are thoughtful, curious and passionate about emerging markets. They are keen to communicate and collaborate within and outside the team, generous in sharing their insights and confident in owning their views.

How you'll spend your time...

Perform high-quality fundamental analysis on EM sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers
Generate relative performance ratings and actionable investment recommendations in support of the EMD desks’ portfolio construction process
Contribute to the team’s understanding of the emerging market environment, sharing insights on broad themes and strategy
Work collaboratively with fellow sovereign analysts, corporate analysts and portfolio managers across global locations to broaden and deepen our research insight and nurture a healthy team culture
Strive for continual refinement of the EMD research process and its integration with portfolio management in pursuit of consistent risk-adjusted returns and client outcomes.
Assist in external communication with existing and prospective clients, sharing research expertise and acting as an ambassador for the strategy
Produce articulate written thought leadership material for occasional external publication

To be successful in this role you will have...

Prior experience in EM sovereign credit research at a financial institution or agency
Deep knowledge of the EMD sovereign asset class and an understanding of the Fixed Income investment environment
Strong track record of research recommendation
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
A team player, at ease in a culture of insight-sharing, peer scrutiny, and mutual support
Generous with skills and expertise, especially with developing talent among colleagues
Flexible approach to designated research coverage areas, in line with dynamic opportunity set and shifting market shape

In Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full timePermanentInvestment Management

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

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