Investment Research Analyst - Structured Products

Ameriprise•Minneapolis, MN

12h•$115,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is pleased to offer a compelling opportunity for a research analyst to join the Fixed Income Research team. The Investment Research Analyst will bring strong data, analytical, and interpersonal skills to drive strong risk-adjusted returns in one of the largest financial markets in the world. The Investment Research Analyst is an intermediate level position on the Structured Products Research team, designed for individuals seeking to grow an existing knowledge base in structured credit markets within a rigorous, research‑driven investment platform. The analyst will work closely with senior analysts, portfolio managers, and traders to contribute directly to the investment process by conducting in‑depth issuer, collateral, cash flow, and sector research across assigned structured product sectors. The Structured Products team manages over $69 billion of assets across Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), and Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) sectors, investing across the capital structure and on behalf of multiple client types. This role is well‑suited for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and a willingness to embrace a research‑intensive environment focused on delivering superior investment outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field with a strong academic record
2-5 years of experience in structured products, securitized credit, fixed income research, trading, or risk
Experience with common technical systems, including Intex and Bloomberg
Acute attention to detail, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and a proven ability to distill practical answers from large amounts of data
Self-starter with an ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet time-sensitive deadlines, often with vague or unclear directions
Passion for investments and financial markets with an explicit interest in fixed income and structured products
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience collaborating effectively across teams and with clients
Programming experience in any language
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Nice To Haves

Research or trading experience in Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) or Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs)
Experience with Aladdin or other portfolio management systems
Familiarity with a variety of AI applications and tools
Ability to scrub and query data from database systems using SQL
Progress toward, willingness-to-complete, or completion of the CFA designation

Responsibilities

Develop investment skills and abilities for primary research responsibility of one or more Structured Product sectors
Interact with issuers and dealers, attending meetings and conferences as needed
Combine quantitative and qualitative research to form forward-looking investment views
Gather, manipulate, and store large amounts of data for analysis of investment opportunities
Complete on-going surveillance of portfolio holdings to assess credit performance
Build and maintain relationships with multiple sell-side parties
Propose and contribute to independent and group research projects
Contribute to team discussions focused on investment opportunities and performance
Complete ad hoc projects at the direction of senior analysts and portfolio managers
Automate tasks to improve efficiency of investment process

Benefits

We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

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