Investment Analyst II – Fixed Income Manager Research | CBIZ Investment Advisory Services

About the Role We're looking for an experienced fixed income analyst who wants to own an asset class. You'll lead manager research and due diligence across our fixed income lineup. Your recommendations will feed directly into investment committee decisions, and your work will shape recommendations for retirement plan, institutional and private wealth clients. This role is built for someone with 3–7 years of investment research experience who can work independently and is ready for more visibility and responsibility. This level of experience is essential, as you'll be expected to contribute independently from day one.

Why Join Us

• Real ownership of an asset class, with a direct voice in investment committee decisions.
• A collaborative research team that covers all major asset classes.

• A people-first culture where colleagues support each other, ideas are welcome at every level, and work-life balance is respected.

• Visibility to firm leadership and a clear path for growth.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Lead fixed income manager research across taxable and tax-exempt strategies, domestic and international, in mutual funds, ETFs and SMAs. This includes ad hoc projects and research prompted by market events or CBIZ research initiatives.
• Own due diligence and recommendations for adding managers to or removing them from the preferred fund lists. You'll present your findings and defend your views in front of the investment committee, as well as internal team members.
• Evaluate and monitor managers, including investment style, process, portfolio characteristics and what drives performance. You'll also track developments at the firms.
• Analyze fixed income markets and the economy every quarter and on an ongoing basis, and assess how trends affect manager positioning and client portfolios.
• Write clear, client-ready content, including manager memos, market commentary and educational white papers.
• Lead quarterly strategic projects and produce analysis and reports using Morningstar Direct, eVestment and similar platforms.

• Built for experienced analysts:You'll step in as the go-to fixed income expert and work independently from the start, so this role is best suited for someone with 4+ years of investment research experience.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment research experience, with at least 3 years focused on fixed income. Manager research, consulting, due diligence or portfolio analytics backgrounds are a good fit.
• CFA charterholder, or CFA Level II or higher completed. CIMA or other approved credentials are also considered.
• A track record of forming independent investment views and presenting them to committees, clients or senior leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of fixed income concepts such as duration, credit quality, sector allocation, securitized assets and municipals.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics or other areas that contain strong analytical course content.
• Hands-on experience with Morningstar Direct, eVestment, Factset or Bloomberg.
• Series 65, or a willingness to obtain it if needed, based on other designations and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least three years of professional, investment experience
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of industry and professional concepts, principles, practices, and procedures
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations and professional standards
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and enterprise communication and travel solutions (Concur, Skype)
• Experience performing work that requires initiative and leadership skills
• Pursuing Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) or other approved credentials or those required by law
• Ability to anticipate and elicit customer needs
• Ability to self-learn and develop business and technical knowledge quickly
• Motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with quick turnaround times and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization