Sr Fixed Income Analyst

Baird • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Fixed Income Analyst to work with Baird Financial Advisors to find attractive fixed income investment opportunities for our clients. This includes knowledge of all traditional Fixed Income products, including: municipal bonds, corporate bonds, CDs, Agencies, etc. This person will also work closely with Fixed Income trading to identify available inventory to execute Fixed Income recommendations. Some of the day-to-day responsibilities will involve writing a daily fixed income morning update email (6:30am CT start time) to keep FAs apprised of relevant fixed income and economic data. Responsibilities also include working with FAs on account reviews, constructing portfolios or new money proposals (e.g., bond ladders), handling incoming phone calls/requests to the Fixed Income Research area, and authoring relevant educational or thought pieces on timely Fixed Income topics. Work from Baird’s global headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, with hybrid flexibility. The Impact You’ll Make: Support Baird Financial Advisors in facilitating their Fixed Income business. This includes, but is not limited to, handling day-to-day questions, researching specific credits, and researching event-driven fixed income topics. Regularly authoring commentary on fixed income markets. Performing account reviews and developing portfolio proposals, including researching specific credits as needed. Travel to Chicago once per month to meet as a broader Fixed Income team. Performs other duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring to Baird: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or other related field. 10+ years of Fixed Income industry experience, with a preference for candidates with a strong research background. Progress toward the CFA preferred. Must be SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licensed (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire). Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong initiative and work ethic, and an ability to work well both on a team and on a self-directed basis. Experience with Bloomberg. Experience with Bond Works preferred. #LI-CM1 Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Baird is an employee-owned, international financial services firm specializing in wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management. Our mission is straightforward. We strive “to provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for all.” Our culture is like no other with extraordinary people who make Baird great for our clients and one another. Nationally recognized as a great place to work since 2004, we invite you to learn more about Baird, our culture and our people. Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or other related field.
• 10+ years of Fixed Income industry experience, with a preference for candidates with a strong research background.
• Must be SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licensed (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong initiative and work ethic, and an ability to work well both on a team and on a self-directed basis.
• Experience with Bloomberg.

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward the CFA preferred.
• Experience with Bond Works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Baird Financial Advisors in facilitating their Fixed Income business.
• Handling day-to-day questions, researching specific credits, and researching event-driven fixed income topics.
• Regularly authoring commentary on fixed income markets.
• Performing account reviews and developing portfolio proposals, including researching specific credits as needed.
• Travel to Chicago once per month to meet as a broader Fixed Income team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level