Description

Overview:
The Securitized and Short Duration Income team at Pioneer Investments is looking for an Associate Portfolio Manager to focus on credit underwriting, trade execution, sector allocation, and surveillance within Asset-Backed Securities (ABS).  Based in Boston, MA, this person will work closely with the other members of the team to assist in making investment decisions within dedicated securitized credit portfolios, short duration portfolios, and multi-sector fixed income portfolios.

Responsibilities:  

• Perform credit analysis for various securities across the ABS market (consumer loans, auto loans, equipment finance, digital infrastructure, etcetera).
• Assess strengths and weaknesses of collateral quality, securitization structures, and issuer optionality within ABS.
• Underwrite financial strength of the various sponsors that contribute collateral to ABS.
• Make sector overweight/underweight recommendations across client portfolios.
• Execute trades in the primary and secondary market. Build and maintain relationships with sell-side research, trading desks, rating agencies, issuers, and other industry participants. 

About Victory Capital:
Victory Capital (NASDAQ: VCTR) is a diversified global asset management firm. We serve institutional, intermediary, and individual clients through our Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform, which manage specialized investment strategies across traditional and alternative asset classes. Our differentiated approach combines the power of investment autonomy with the support of a robust, fully integrated operational and distribution platform. Clients have access to focused, top-tier investment talent equipped with comprehensive resources designed to deliver competitive long-term performance. Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. To learn more, visit www.vcm.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn.

About Pioneer:
Pioneer Investments is a Victory Capital investment franchise. Founded in 1928, Pioneer emphasizes active management across all asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies. Pioneer has 100+ investment professionals, over $130B in total client assets, and a world-wide investor base across dozens of countries.

Benefits:
Victory Capital Management offers excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Flexible PTO, Family Medical and Disability Leaves, Education Tuition Reimbursement and a 401k plan with a generous employer match. The target base salary range for this position is $120k-190k. Salaries are determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications. Victory Capital Management operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance. Victory Capital Management’s total compensation package includes the opportunity for annual compensation bonuses and/or commissions and a generous benefits package. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, height, weight, hair texture or a hairstyle historically associated with race to include braids, locks, or twists; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as finance, economics, mathematics, or engineering.
• 3-8 years of experience in a role related to originating, structuring, or analyzing ABS, or 3-8 years of experience in a corporate credit analyst role in a sector that overlaps with the ABS markets.
• Ability to take risk and make decisions under pressure.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and exceptional work ethic.
• Master’s degree, CFA charterholder or progress towards the CFA designation preferred.