Systematic Credit Strategist

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $434.6 billion in assets under management (as of 30 June 2026) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries. We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS: Inclusive & Diverse, Dedicated to Teamwork, Excellent, Accountable, Leaders, and Solutions-Oriented.

About the Role

We are seeking a Systematic Credit Strategist to join the Systematic High Yield team within the Alpha Strategies Group. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in an established product with a proven track record of success. The role suits someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for systematic investing and an entrepreneurial mindset to grow the existing suite of strategies into a durable business. As a core member of the team, you will have direct involvement in research, portfolio construction, and external communication. You will be a key decision maker, helping shape the future success through consistent out-performance and asset gathering. Communication is central to long-term success. This individual should be a thoughtful team player, able to collaborate constructively, and contribute with clarity.

About the Team

The Alpha Strategies team is a multi-asset investment team managing approximately $9 billion in AUM. The team invests across credit and equities, combining fundamental research and quantitative insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued evolution of the strategy through collaborative effort.
• Contribute constructively to process improvements that enhance the strategy’s resilience, transparency, and scalability.
• Work closely with team members to maintain existing portfolio construction and rebalancing processes, including help resolving technical issues.
• Monitor live portfolios, analyzing behavior and holdings relative to objectives, risk budgets, and market conditions.
• Partner with centralized teams such as credit research, quantitative research, trading, risk management, and technology to ensure the strategy benefits from shared expertise across the firm.

Communication & Client Engagement

• Interest and comfort in client-facing communication is a must to help promote the product and grow assets under management.
• Serve as a credible representative of the strategy with confidence and intellectual honesty.
• Clearly and thoughtfully articulate the strategy’s philosophy, construction, and performance to institutional clients, prospects, and investment consultants.
• Help produce written marketing materials, analysis, and commentary suitable for sophisticated external audiences.

Requirements

• Demonstrated quantitative and statistical rigor including data analysis, factor research, back-testing, and performance analysis strongly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting real-world research or optimization challenges (e.g., infeasible solutions, data issues).
• Solid understanding of fixed income analytics, spread measures, and risk attribution.
• Background in corporate credit and high yield fundamentals, with a well-developed intuition for issuers, capital structures, and credit risk.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• A collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to take ownership of work from idea generation through implementation.
• Proficiency in MATLAB required; SQL, Python, Bloomberg, Office 365.
• Willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years prior experience with systematic or quantitative credit strategies.
• Exposure to institutional clients, consultants, or investment committees.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Schedule

The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days working from home and three days working from the office.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $250,000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications, and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and supplemental health plans.
• Retirement Savings
• Paid Time Off
• Company-Provided Leave Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Work/Life and Wellness Resources
• Locally Relevant Perks and Programs