Global Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst

Position: Global Fixed Income Portfolio Analyst Department: Global Fixed Income Location: New York, NY Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000 (Annual) Founded in 1938, MacKay Shields has grown steadily over the years through rapidly changing market environments. Becoming a registered investment advisor in 1969, we have expanded our services over time and are now proud to offer products across US and international markets. https://www.nylim.com/mackay-shields Responsibilities Reporting & Data Management • Generate and maintain start-of-day and ad-hoc reports for Portfolio Managers • Research and identify relevant data points across multiple applications to support Portfolio Manager, Compliance, and Client Service requests • Maintain proficiency across multiple data systems and understand how they interact with one another • Maintain and update Excel-based tools used for order creation and hedging Portfolio & Compliance Monitoring • Maintain thorough understanding of portfolio and strategy capabilities, concentration limits, and account-specific restrictions • Monitor concentration limits across accounts and investigate/reconcile any limit breaches, including determining timing and cause • Evaluate reported compliance violations for accuracy and escalate as appropriate New Issue Process • Model new issue allocations across specified portfolios and strategies based on Portfolio Manager direction • Run compliance checks to determine account eligibility and identify potential concentration limit breaches, including magnitude • Validate accuracy of compliance flags and communicate order sizing to Portfolio Managers and Traders • Construct duration-neutral hedges using Treasuries or Treasury futures • Input orders and hedges into the system with speed and precision ahead of new issue pricing deadlines • Coordinate with the data team to set up new securities, providing expected ratings with a high degree of accuracy given the compliance implications of errors Trading & Order Support • Create ad-hoc trades and assess duration impact to determine hedging requirements • Monitor open orders on the blotter throughout the day, modifying orders and hedges as needed to keep traders current • Communicate proactively with Traders regarding order and hedge execution status Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree required. • Strong analytical skills. • High proficiency in Excel. • Enjoys and promotes a collaborative work environment. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. We are committed to creating a diverse employment environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected pursuant to federal, state or local law.