Portfolio Manager

Lord, Abbett & Co. • Jersey City, NJ

224d • $225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Lord Abbett seeks a motivated individual to join its Taxable Fixed Income group as a Portfolio Manager to assist with the management of our growing multi-sector and securitized product strategies. This individual will be part of the Real Estate Credit team and will interact with investment professionals across the entire Taxable Fixed Income organization. The role provides an opportunity to team-manage fixed-income portfolios in a highly flat and dynamic organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of portfolio management experience with residential mortgage credit expertise
• Buy-side experience in a team-oriented environment is preferred
• A well-articulated investment philosophy and demonstrated track record of outperformance
• Ability to articulate investment objectives in a clear and concise manner with internal and external constituents
• Ability to multi-task across analytical, tactical, and research activities in a detail oriented and timely manner
• High motivation to learn, develop and mentor as an investor in a collaborative environment
• BA/BS degree required

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MS degrees
• CFA designation viewed positively but not required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio management, research and trading to help oversee our RMBS portfolio
• Articulate a market view and help drive investment decision making, portfolio positioning, sizing and risk management
• Work with the team to make recommendations on primary and secondary market opportunities
• Communicate sector level commentary and ideas to the broader team, department and other firmwide stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, counterparties and other market participants
• Demonstrate the highest standards of business leadership, ethics, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation
• Retirement plans
• Competitive health and well-being plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree