Longfellow Investment Management | LIM | Boston

An inclusive, respectful, and collaborative culture

As a 100% employee-owned and majority women-owned firm, LIM prides itself on fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering diverse perspectives, avoiding groupthink, and maintaining an inclusive and equitable workplace.

LIM has been a nationally recognized Certified Women’s Business Enterprise since 2010. Over 51% of our firm’s ownership is held by women, and female executives comprise the majority of our Board of Managers.

We value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team, which we believe improves our ability to assess situations, evaluate solutions, and identify risks. There is a collective commitment across our leadership and team. We take a proactive approach to implementing practices that best serve the firm while ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and candidates.

Other key components of our business philosophy include:

100% employee ownership, which allows us to expand ownership to our key contributors and develop the next generation of LIM’s leaders
A flat reporting structure in which individuals across all levels of the firm collaborate to deliver strong investment results and excellent client service
An outstanding package of competitive, comprehensive benefits along with substantial professional development
A longstanding emphasis on developing and promoting from within the organization

LIM Recognized as Best Place to Work 2024

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Securitized Trader

Longfellow Investment Management Co., LLC (LIM) is an independent, 100% employee-owned investment firm managing over $19 billion in fixed income, equity, and alternative investment strategies. We manage separate accounts for our nationally based, institutional clients. LIM is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise and an equal opportunity employer. LIM provides a small firm environment with comprehensive investment industry exposure. In addition to salary, we offer an attractive benefits package.

Job Description

LIM is currently seeking a Securitized Trader who will be focused on monitoring and trading ABS, CMBS and RMBS securities across our separately managed institutional client portfolios. The role will be based in our Boston office.

Primary responsibilities:

Trade ABS, CMBS and RMBS securities across various strategies of separately managed portfolios
Develop understanding of the different portfolio mandates, strategies and constraints to determine effective implementation of ideas across portfolios
Build and maintain relationships with counterparties and issuers
Interact closely with other members of the securitized team and portfolio managers to ensure timely and accurate execution of securitized strategy
Work with the securitized team to further advancements and improvements in the existing analysis and surveillance framework
Gather and disseminate market and sector information (spreads, issuance, etc.) to investment team
Work with the analytics team to ensure securities have been accurately structured and priced
Assist in the rebalance of portfolios in response to cash flows, benchmark changes, market price movements, and changes in client guidelines

Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years of experience on a fixed income trading desk with knowledge of/experience with structured products securities a must
Strong analytical skills, including Bloomberg and MS Excel, with an ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Solid work ethic and organizational skills, coupled with a growth mindset, continuously investing in personal development and improvement of our processes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience working in a highly collaborative, team-based, and results-oriented environment
Impeccable integrity, fiduciary mindset, and ability to consistently place the interests of our clients as the number one priority
A Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials, and CFA designation, or progress towards a CFA, is preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Longfellow Investment Management Co., LLC (LIM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s policy, please email HR@LongfellowIM.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 617-399-9292. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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