Systematic Portfolio Manager

Who You’ll Work With:

We are seeking a Portfolio Manager / Senior Researcher to join the Systematic Fixed Income Team at AllianceBernstein’s New York office. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues on a wide range of quantitative and practical aspects of our investment processes and systematic strategies within the Fixed Income Division.

What You’ll Do:

• Developing and testing strategies, including simulations and performance analysis.

• Conducting factor research, including discovery, return analysis, and risk attribution.

• Solving optimization problems and addressing data science challenges.

• Contributing to our quantitative research platform, abAlphaLabs (Python-based).

• Engaging in client interactions and supporting business development efforts.

• Actively managing systematic fixed-income strategies with a hands-on approach.

What We’re Looking For:

• Advanced degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Economics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Around 10 years of experience and strong knowledge of fixed-income securities and markets.

• Demonstrated experience in fixed-income trading and portfolio management.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to take ownership of projects and maintain a strong focus on quality.

• Strong Proficiency in Python and deep familiarity with the Python ecosystem.

• Expertise in data science and machine learning is highly desirable.

• Experience with Bloomberg Port is desirable.

• Proven experience in client engagement.

• Prior ETF management experience is desirable.

About AB 

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.

In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:

Base Salary Range: $175,000 to $300,000

Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition, AB provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off