Responsibilities:

• Construct fixed income investment portfolios according to the investment objectives and limitation of client mandates and manage investments according to Principal’s investment philosophy and process.
• Conduct investment analysis on macroeconomic conditions, make investment recommendations and take actions for the portfolios.
• Conduct investment analysis on credits, make investment recommendations and take actions for the portfolios.
• Prepare meeting presentations and other meeting materials that may be required.
• Participate in client pitches, performance review meetings, and marketing events.
• Perform other related tasks and special projects that may be required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience actively managing fixed income investment portfolios.
• Knowledge of a variety of fixed income instruments.
• Possessing business acumen, analytical abilities, and a total return mentality for trading and investments in fixed income.
• Must be an analytical thinker and demonstrate an understanding of economic and investment theories.
• Proficiency in Advanced Statistics, Econometrics, and/or Quantitative Analysis will have priority in consideration.
• Fund Manager license is required.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder or a clear progress toward the designation is preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Advanced Excel and PowerPoint is necessary.
• Proficiency in programming skills such as VBA, MatLab, and Python is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to comfortably use English as a means of communication within a global company.