Investment Analyst                                                                                 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Since 1955, millions of investors in the United States and around the globe have relied on Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) for world-class investment solutions.  Federated Hermes has grown to become one of the nation's largest investment managers with $783 billion in assets under management.  Federated Hermes is a global leader in active responsible investing with one of the largest engagement and stewardship teams in the world representing over $1.4 trillion in assets under advisement.

Federated Hermes has a new opportunity for an ETF Investment Analyst in the Fixed Income group at our Pittsburgh headquarters.  As an ETF Investment Analyst, you will provide research assistance to senior portfolio managers regarding the analysis and trading for ETF product; conduct ongoing research and analysis of ETF-related issues; review sectors and assist with determining what to buy, what to sell, and optimal timing for pricing. This position acts as backup for portfolio manager to assist with managing ETF, by doing special analytical projects, analyzing trades, and modeling different trading scenarios. 

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics or related discipline required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and professional and/or military experience may be considered. MBA preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years of fixed income investment analysis experience required.
• Excellent Excel skills including modeling required
• CFA a plus
• Proficiency with Bloomberg AIM and portfolio management systems preferred
• Solid programming skills and experience with data visualization software a plus
• Demonstrated quantitative experience preferred
• Experience in ETF in-kind trading mechanics in the share creation and redemption process preferred

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Act as point of contact for ETF share creation/redemption inquiries.
• Monitor portfolio analytics and generate and run accurate orders through the trade cycle.
• Working with the PM and data analytics team, utilize programming skills to create new tools designed for portfolio management and efficient trade modeling.
• Liaison directly with the portfolio management team on the day-to-day modeling of the strategy.
• Attribute fund performance and understand and sources of portfolio risk relative to the benchmark.
• Collaborate with coworkers in other investment management departments to request for other teams to review bonds.

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

• Superior analytical skills
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate with other teams

Pittsburgh is one of the nation’s most livable cities with a strong economy; lower cost of living than cities of similar size; entrepreneurial spirit; sense of community; superior academics and top research universities; and, vibrant arts, food, cultural and professional sports scenes.  Federated Hermes is a company that fosters a collaborative culture and recognizes the value of individual contributions.

For additional information about this opportunity go to:

https://careers.federatedhermes.com/psp/EXT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=9185&PostingSeq=1

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. 

About Federated Hermes

For more than 60 years, Federated Hermes has provided world-class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes' employees have defined the qualities of the company’s success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management industry.

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