Monday, 4 November 2013

Research Associate, Emerging Market Debt

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  • Company

    Wellington Management
  • Location

    USA-MA-Boston
  • Remuneration

    Competitive
  • Position Type

    Permanent
  • Employment type

    Full time
  • Updated

    05-Nov-2013
  • eFC Ref no

    1281789
See job description for details
The Company
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$772 billion in assets under management as of 05 July 2013, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. We welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

The Position
Wellington Management Company, llp is seeking a Fixed Income Research Associate (RA) for our Emerging Market Debt (EMD) team. In this role, the Research Associate will work with the team's sovereign analysts to gather, model, and analyze financial data and country information that enables the analyst to draw investment conclusions and make recommendations. The Research Associate may also work with the team's portfolio managers on a number of different projects related to investment portfolios and markets.

Responsibilities
The Research Associate will be based in Boston and will support the broad research needs of the Emerging Market Debt team's sovereign research effort.

Responsibilities for this position will include the following:
•Gather, manipulate, and analyze data to be used in country analysis and other special projects
•Expand and automate research databases
•Maintain integrity of country data and analyses, and comparative valuation tools
•Monitor and listen to relevant news, announcements, and conference calls
•Attend internal and external investment meetings
•Contribute to research agenda and to written research on countries
• Help build and maintain complex country financial models

Qualifications
We are looking for a self-directed, hard-working team player, who can help leverage the research efforts of the Fixed Income EMD Sovereign Analysts. This position is best suited for individuals with strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills, a passion for investments, and an eagerness to apply these skills to the investment decision-making process. Specific qualifications for the position include:
•Strong academic track record, with preference for an undergraduate major in economics, math, engineering or finance; progress towards CFA is a plus.
•Demonstrated analytical capability, financial modeling skills, and programming skills (e.g., Matlab, JAVA, SQL, C++)
•Effective communications skills, both written and oral
•Proven organizational and time management skills as well as ability to work under pressure
•2+ years of work experience in Fixed Income will be preferred
•Strict attention to detail and strong work ethic

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