Systematic Credit Strategist

Loomis Sayles•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Systematic Credit Strategist to join the Systematic High Yield team within the Alpha Strategies Group. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in an established product with proven track record of success. The role suits someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for systematic investing and an entrepreneurial mindset to grow the existing suite of strategies into a durable business. As a core member of the team, you will have direct involvement in research, portfolio construction, and external communication. You will be a key decision maker, helping shape the future success through consistent out-performance and asset gathering. Communication is central to long‑term success. This individual should be a thoughtful team player, able to collaborate constructively, and contribute with clarity.

Requirements

Demonstrated quantitative and statistical rigor including data analysis, factor research, back‑testing, and performance analysis strongly preferred.
Experience troubleshooting real‑world research or optimization challenges (e.g., infeasible solutions, data issues).
Solid understanding of fixed income analytics, spread measures, and risk attribution.
Background in corporate credit and high yield seen fundamentals, with a well‑developed intuition for issuers, capital structures, and credit risk.
Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.
A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to take ownership of work from idea generation through implementation.
Proficiency in MATLAB required, SQL, Python, Bloomberg, Office 365
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

5-10 years prior experience with systematic or quantitative credit strategies.
Exposure to institutional clients, consultants, or investment committees.
Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

Support the continued evolution of the strategy through collaborative effort
Contribute constructively to process improvements that enhance the strategy’s resilience, transparency, and scalability.
Work closely with team members to maintain existing portfolio construction and rebalancing processes including help resolving technical issues
Monitor live portfolios, analyzing behavior and holdings relative to objectives, risk budgets, and market conditions.
Partner with centralized teams such as credit research, quantitative research, trading, risk management, and technology to ensure the strategy benefits from shared expertise across the firm.
Interest and comfort in client facing communication is a must to help promote the product and grow assets under management
Serve as a credible representative of the strategy with confidence and intellectual honesty
Clearly and thoughtfully articulate the strategy’s philosophy, construction, and performance to institutional clients, prospects and investment consultants
Help produce written marketing materials, analysis, and commentary suitable for sophisticated external audiences.