Analyst, Portfolio Management

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $284 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $178 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply.

The NISA Portfolio Management Analyst Rotational Program is a two-year program, starting in June 2024, that includes four rotations within NISA's Portfolio Management department. In Year One, all analysts work together to gain foundational knowledge and understanding of broad asset classes and financial instruments. During this year, the focus is on learning and providing general support for the overall portfolio management process. In Year Two, Analysts build upon their foundations from Year One, and rotate through the corporate bond, derivatives, and interest-rate groups. In these years, analysts focus on learning the fundamentals of quantitative investment tools including portfolio construction, risk models, portfolio optimization and quantitative trading signals.

Over a two-year period, an individual should gain an understanding of financial markets, portfolio management, and trading while working in a fast paced and collaborative environment. An Analyst will focus on the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: financial markets and asset classes, market conventions and mechanics, portfolio construction and benchmarks, risk management, performance calculation and attribution, and trade valuation and execution. Analysts will participate in formal and informal training designed to help develop their knowledge and skills.

Bachelor's degree in a strong analytical and quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering required
• Candidates must have a strong academic background, and possess a high degree of aptitude in quantitative and analytical thinking
• Familiarity with techniques and technologies related to quantitative/statistical analysis (Python, R, C/C++/C#, Java), data management (SQL), and Excel preferred
• Experience with statistical and/or mathematical modeling preferred
• Demonstrated ability to think critically about financial markets and investments
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Drive to perform at a high level under pressure and time constraints

NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.