Analyst, Structured Notes

Mariner
New York, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with investment experience and strong analytical skills working in structured finance and wealth management.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of investment experience and a finance background
    — “One to three years of investment experience.”
  • Individuals who can bridge investment research and client communication
    — “Communicate with advisors and clients about their accounts and explain investment strategies clearly.”

Things to consider

  • The role involves high trading activity and requires maintaining focus under pressure
    — “Ability to remain focused and effective under pressure during periods of high trading activity.”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with a range of financial instruments including OTC products
    — “Generate and execute account-level trades across equities, fixed income, options, and over-the-counter (OTC) structured products.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with fixed income trading and trade management systems on your resume
    — “experience with fixed income trading and order or trade management systems.”
  • Showcase your analytical insights and how they improve trading processes
    — “Improve trading processes and procedures to increase efficiency and strengthen trade execution.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing client portfolios
  • implementing investment decisions
  • developing customized investment solutions
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in business and/or finance1-3 years of investment experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Investment ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProblem-solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsAttention To Detail

Preferred

CFA DesignationFixed Income TradingOrder Or Trade Management Systems

Stack & domain

Microsoft ExcelAnalytical And Problem-solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganization And Attention To DetailAbility To Remain Focused And Effective Under PressureCFAFinance

About the role

Original posting from Mariner via Ashby

JOB SUMMARY

The Structured Notes Analyst manages and implements structured note investment strategies and monitors and trades client accounts. Working with the portfolio manager, advisors, and clients, this role supports investment decisions and develops customized investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The position combines investment research, portfolio management, and trade execution, offering the opportunity to contribute analytical insights and improve trading processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage client portfolios and implement investment decisions for structured note strategies.
  • Monitor account positions and analyze client portfolios to support portfolio management decisions.
  • Generate and execute account-level trades across equities, fixed income, options, and over-the-counter (OTC) structured products.
  • Invest new accounts, liquidate terminated accounts, and rebalance portfolios to reflect contributions and withdrawals.
  • Research and develop customized investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
  • Support product development through investment research and analysis.
  • Conduct research at the portfolio manager’s direction and stay current on macroeconomic developments to inform investment analysis.
  • Improve trading processes and procedures to increase efficiency and strengthen trade execution.
  • Communicate with advisors and clients about their accounts and explain investment strategies clearly.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in business and/or finance.
  • One to three years of investment experience.
  • General knowledge of common investment strategies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred qualifications: A graduate degree, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or another professional designation; experience with fixed income trading and order or trade management systems.

SKILLS

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate investments and support portfolio decisions.
  • Clear communication skills to explain account activity and investment strategies to advisors and clients.
  • Organization and attention to detail when monitoring portfolios and coordinating account-level trading activities.
  • Ability to remain focused and effective under pressure during periods of high trading activity.

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We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

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Source: Mariner careers (Ashby)

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