Research Analyst

The Macro and Credit research team is responsible for rating and recommending investment strategies to both internal and external clients. Strategies range from the full spectrum of fixed income, credit, and macro strategies, both long only and in hedge fund format.

The analyst position in the team will be responsible for working with senior analysts to assess third party investment managers. This entails developing relationships with third party asset managers, gather the necessary data, utilizing quantitative analytical tools and identifying critical drivers of performance is such strategies.

The analyst will be expected to eventually own manager ranks and sponsor ideas for client and Russell portfolios. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in a fixed income and ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of portfolios.

Ideally, experience doing analysis of money managers and respective strategies in the fixed-income universe would be an asset, and having the ability to suggest process improvements based off this knowledge is an asset.

Detailed understanding of fixed income markets is necessary. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as relationship management and client contact are core to the role.

The successful candidate will have strong programming skills in Python and VBA. This position presents the opportunity to work with a small but experienced team and presents opportunities for future advancement into an investment role.

Years of Experience 2-4 years of investment or related experience.

Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor's degree minimum with preference for masters or above.

Strong preference for numerate or finance related degree. Understanding of investment principles and asset classes. Ability to understand and use financial theory and tools.

Strong understanding of fixed-income concepts and data. Strong quantitative skill set with the ability to analyze complex data Programming experience is an asset: Python, SQL.

Excellent problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail. CFA or CAIA charter or progress is desirable. Previous experience in portfolio analysis including factor analysis, risk exposures, performance attribution, etc. is required.

Excellent communication skills, curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and grow in the role. Strong relationship management skills. Experience utilizing AI to enhance processes.

Special Requirements Time zone flexibility to work with colleagues based in Russell's different locations globally.

Responsibilities Be responsible for collecting and organising data to enable manager research.

Conduct desktop analysis to form views on investment manager strategies. Form agendas for onsite meetings with managers, that manage time well, integrate desktop research and extract critical information.

Explain manager views and process to clients. Propose investment ranks for manager strategies substantiated by knowledge. Document manager views.

Utilise AI to enhance processes and efficiency. Preparing supporting content for investment recommendations. Creating investment content for internal/external use.

Liaise with members of the team to determine key priorities and objectives. Drive ideas for process improvements. Core Values Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of management.

Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines. Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability.

Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective. A learning mindset with a passion for investing.

Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture. Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.

Dedicated to the firm's values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.

Visit us: https://russellinvestments.com/us/careers This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world.

Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people's financial security.

The firm has $381 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.

Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P.

Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.