Solutions Analyst, Portfolio Management

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $274 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $146 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.

Support the Portfolio Management team by leveraging various tools to enhance and optimize trading and asset management practices
• Work at the intersection of finance and technology by developing solutions for monitoring investment strategies, attributing portfolio performance, and integrating analytical models into the portfolio management process
• Gain knowledge of the financial markets and the investment management process through formal and informal training including working with senior members of the Portfolio Management team
• Perform ad hoc analysis or develop rapid response solutions to problems or processes
• Work in cross-functional groups with other departments (including IT, Operations, and Client Services) to design long-term solutions delivering new capabilities to the Portfolio Management team

• Bachelor's degree required and preferred in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and investments
• Demonstrated interest in learning techniques and technologies such as statistical analysis (Excel, Python, R, Matlab), data management (SQL), enterprise application development (C#), reporting (SSRS, Tableau)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, both independently and within a team setting
• Achieved or willing to work toward a professional designation (e.g., CFA) or an advanced degree