JOB TITLE
Portfolio Analyst / Enhanced Cash Team
HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume to: Careers@Payden.com
Reference: PAECTLA0125-KGR
Subject: (Your Name, Position Title, and Reference)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Payden & Rygel is one of the largest independently owned global investment management firms. We offer a full array of investment strategies and products, including fixed income, equity, and balanced portfolios as well as open-end mutual funds and offshore funds, to a varied client base around the world. While we have grown and expanded considerably since our inception in 1983, we remain committed to our mission of providing customized investment management solutions that focus on each client's specific needs and objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
A team member that can contribute across all facets of the enhanced cash strategy, with an emphasis on idea generation, portfolio construction, and risk management. The role will also require creation of creative content and commentary within the strategy. The role involves close partnership with traders, analysts, and sector specialists internally, in addition to external strategy representation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creation of creative content that serves internal and external stakeholders.
- Day-to-day oversight across portfolio construction, risk management, and thematic implementation consistent with firm and team views.
- Contributor in-terms of idea generation across Rates, Corporates, and Securitized.
- Internal strategy representation, including discussions with existing clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of professional work experience within Fixed Income.
- Excellent communication skills with client-facing experience a bonus.
- Experience with Bloomberg and Aladdin
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with programming language skills (VBA, Python, R, SQL) a plus.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree
- CFA or demonstrated progress toward obtaining credential is required
We offer competitive compensation comprised of salary, discretionary bonus, and 401k/profit-sharing based on level of experience and skills brought to bear as well as full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Our employees work together in our downtown Los Angeles office, benefiting from our collaborative, team-oriented culture that has been the foundation of our success. We have always been a firm that has awarded flexibility to our employees.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Payden & Rygel is an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. Payden does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at careers@payden or 213-625-1900.
