What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fixed Income Analyst position at Motion Recruitment?
We are seeking a Fixed Income Data Analyst to join a high-performing data operations team supporting front-office investment functions. This role focuses on managing and validating fixed income data, supporting portfolio analytics, and ensuring the accuracy of risk and performance metrics used by portfolio managers, analysts, and quantitative teams.
This is a hands-on role combining data operations, analytics, and stakeholder interaction, with a strong emphasis on fixed income products and portfolio analytics platforms.
Job Title: Fixed Income Data Analyst
Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21231 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12-month contract with a strong possibility of conversion.
NOTE: Please note that this opportunity is available exclusively to W2 candidates. We are not accepting C2C or third-party applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Support fixed income data operations across risk analytics, performance attribution, and portfolio analytics
- Generate and validate analytics using platforms such as Bloomberg PORT and similar tools
- Ensure accuracy of security-level metrics including duration, spreads, and risk exposures
- Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, breaks, and anomalies across multiple systems
- Act as a primary point of contact for portfolio managers, analysts, and business users
- Handle ad hoc requests such as portfolio setup, benchmarking, and custom analytics
- Maintain daily operational processes and meet SLA-driven deliverables
- Collaborate with global investment and technology teams
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Fixed Income instruments (bonds, credit products, etc.)
- Experience in fixed income operations / investment operations / middle office
- Hands-on experience with data validation, reconciliation, and analytics support
- Experience with Bloomberg PORT or similar portfolio analytics platforms
- Proficiency in SQL and Excel (Python is a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and interact with front-office stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–6 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience supporting portfolio managers or investment teams
- Familiarity with risk analytics, performance attribution, and portfolio reporting
- Exposure to tools such as Yield Book, Aladdin, Axioma, FactSet, or similar