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About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

THE POSITION

We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate (RA) to join our Structured Finance Research Team. This individual will support the CMBS Analyst in covering investment-grade and high-yield opportunities across CMBS, including but not limited to the Conduit, SASB, and CRE CLO subsectors.

The Structured Finance investment team is dynamic and growing and is currently responsible for approximately $60 billion in assets. As part of the Structured Finance Research Team, the RA will be fully integrated into the investment process and will conduct fundamental and quantitative analysis in support of the CMBS Analyst. The RA will contribute research and relative value insights to inform investment decisions and support the development of investment recommendations that help shape portfolio manager decisions and add value to client portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in structured finance or commercial real estate, ideally with direct CMBS exposure, and will demonstrate a strong commitment to the asset class. The role requires excellent technical and quantitative skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. The Research Associate will partner closely with the CMBS Analyst, as well as Portfolio Managers, Traders, and other investment professionals across the platform. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop independent coverage responsibilities over time.

The role may be based in New York (preferred given proximity to the CMBS Analyst and Trader and day-to-day collaboration) or Boston.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities for this position will include the following:

• Supporting the development of CMBS investment analyses and recommendations for portfolio managers

• Conducting data analysis across large loan-level and property-level datasets

• Supporting portfolio monitoring and risk assessment across existing CMBS holdings

• Creating and maintaining detailed financial models to analyze existing and prospective investments

• Attending and contributing to internal investment meetings

Essential Skills

The following essential skills and characteristics are required for the role:

• Investment acumen and passion - We seek a technically strong early-career investment professional with experience in structured finance or commercial real estate and a demonstrated interest in CMBS. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and technical skills, attention to detail, and a quantitative orientation.

• Superior collaboration and influencing skills - The successful candidate will contribute effectively within a highly collaborative investment environment and build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues. The ability to offer thoughtful perspectives, engage in constructive debate, and collaborate effectively within a team is important. The candidate must recognize the value of diverse perspectives. Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written, and a willingness to contribute to an open investment dialogue are essential.

• Strong technical and quantitative aptitude - Demonstrated ability to work with financial models, large datasets, and analytical tools is required. Programming experience (preferably Python) and database familiarity (SQL) are required. Knowledge of AI-driven tools or automation techniques to enhance research efficiency is viewed favorably. Attention to detail and analytical rigor are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional qualifications and characteristics include:

• 2-4 years of experience in structured finance or commercial real estate, ideally with CMBS exposure. Experience in other structured finance asset classes will be considered.

• Programming experience (preferably Python) and database familiarity (SQL) are required.

• Ability to leverage technical skills to efficiently review and analyze datasets.

• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.

• Ability to execute a defined research agenda under senior guidance.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a global perspective.

• An undergraduate degree with a strong academic record. Progress toward or completion of the CFA designation is viewed positively but is not required.

Location

The Fixed Income Research Associate may be based in New York (preferred) or Boston.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com .

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry.We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 80,000 - 150,000
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.