What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Research - Data Management Associate position at Loomis, Sayles & Company?
Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $417 billion in assets under management (as of 31 March 2026) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.
We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.
INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE-DEDICATED TO TEAMWORK–EXCELLENT–ACCOUNTABLE–LEADERS-SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED
About The Role
Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:
The Data Management Assistant supports the Credit Research department by maintaining high-quality data that underpins research, reporting, and firmwide decision-making. This role helps ensure ratings and inventory information is accurate, consistent, and timely by performing data entry, validation, and ongoing monitoring across multiple research teams. The position partners closely with analysts, directors, Compliance, and Technology to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and deliver reliable reports and ad hoc analysis. Success requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize competing requests in a deadline-driven environment.
About The Team
The Loomis Sayles credit research team prides itself in providing independent views and forward-looking assessments of credit risk and potential investment opportunities. The team thinks beyond rating agencies when performing research and values unique ideas and perspectives. Research coverage spans the broad credit spectrum across investment grade, high yield and bank loans in developed and emerging markets. Credit recommendations combine rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis, structural risk assessment, and relative value-based insights. Credit research analysts are integrated into sector teams that offer market and research insight through the collaboration of portfolio managers, strategists, analysts, and traders.
Job Responsibilities
The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from office.
Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.
Global Benefit Statement
At Loomis Sayles, we believe benefits should empower our employees to thrive — at work and beyond. To attract and retain diverse talent worldwide, we are committed to offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that support your well-being, your family and your future. Designed with both local and global needs in mind, our benefits ensure that wherever you work, you have the support and resources to succeed.
Core Global Benefit Offerings
EEOC and Diversity Statement
Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.
INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE-DEDICATED TO TEAMWORK–EXCELLENT–ACCOUNTABLE–LEADERS-SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED
About The Role
Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:
The Data Management Assistant supports the Credit Research department by maintaining high-quality data that underpins research, reporting, and firmwide decision-making. This role helps ensure ratings and inventory information is accurate, consistent, and timely by performing data entry, validation, and ongoing monitoring across multiple research teams. The position partners closely with analysts, directors, Compliance, and Technology to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and deliver reliable reports and ad hoc analysis. Success requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize competing requests in a deadline-driven environment.
About The Team
The Loomis Sayles credit research team prides itself in providing independent views and forward-looking assessments of credit risk and potential investment opportunities. The team thinks beyond rating agencies when performing research and values unique ideas and perspectives. Research coverage spans the broad credit spectrum across investment grade, high yield and bank loans in developed and emerging markets. Credit recommendations combine rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis, structural risk assessment, and relative value-based insights. Credit research analysts are integrated into sector teams that offer market and research insight through the collaboration of portfolio managers, strategists, analysts, and traders.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing ratings data of several research teams
- Monitor and make recommendations of changes to analysts’ inventory
- Prepare and publish various reports to the firm
- Liaise with compliance and technology teams within Loomis Sayles as necessary
- Provide ad hoc reports for the managers of Credit Research
- Back-up to other data management staff and research assistants
- Interest in a detail-oriented position
- Strong academic credentials including an undergraduate degree
- Fixed Income experience is a plus
- Professional presence and the ability to generate respect across the organization
- Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with sourcing/manipulating information pulled from internal databases, reports, and applications
- Exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written
- The ability to be a self-starter, capable of monitoring and meeting deadlines, while also ensuring accuracy
- A positive approach, a flexible attitude and a sense of humor
The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from office.
Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.
Global Benefit Statement
At Loomis Sayles, we believe benefits should empower our employees to thrive — at work and beyond. To attract and retain diverse talent worldwide, we are committed to offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that support your well-being, your family and your future. Designed with both local and global needs in mind, our benefits ensure that wherever you work, you have the support and resources to succeed.
Core Global Benefit Offerings
EEOC and Diversity Statement
Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000