Loomis, Sayles & Company
Investment Strategist - Fixed Income
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Loomis Sayles
Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $417 billion in assets under management (as of 31 March 2026) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.
We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.
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About The Role
Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:
The Investment Strategist - Fixed Income – Europe will represent Loomis Sayles overall and Loomis Sayles Fixed Income capabilities and selected equity strategies, together with the Investment Strategies & Solutions Director – Europe. The goal of this role is to expand the European client base for the investment teams in addition to servicing immediate needs of their European clients. This Investment Strategies & Solutions Specialist – Europe will work closely with the Investment Directors of the Product Management Group.
About The Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Platform
The Loomis Sayles Fixed Income investment engines are known for a tested and proven alpha thesis that allow their institutional and wholesale client audience to invest across the Fixed Income spectrum. Loomis Sayles has the capacity to invest in the Global, US or Euro investment universe (on a standalone basis or as part of multi sector fixed income strategies) or more specific sectors like mortgage and structured finance or emerging market debt. It is characterized by its fundamental bottom-up style whilst incorporating the latest innovations in data science.
Job Responsibilities
- This individual will serve as an investment expert and key advocate for Loomis Sayles Fixed Income capabilities and selected Equity strategies with a primary focus on the European client and prospect base
- Mapping and building out the existing European client network for Loomis Sayles and Natixis Business Development Units (BDUs)
- Overseeing roadshows across Europe with Natixis BDUs to ensure they are well coordinated, efficient and effective with appropriate pre-planning and follow-up
- Enhance Loomis Sayles relationship management and Natixis team effectiveness in presenting strategies by working with product marketing to provide education and support
- Serve as first point of contact for Natixis to qualify new business opportunities, drive the sales process and help with ad hoc questions and analysis requests on investment strategies
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the teams’ investment strategies, including alpha thesis, investment philosophy and process, and primary performance sources and peer group analysis
- Directly present the Loomis Sayles Fixed Income platform and selected Equity strategies to prospects and clients in a credible, knowledgeable, and dynamic manner when appropriate
- Serve as European market champion and generate investment content ideas for organizational efforts to create compelling and accurate messaging in marketing presentations, collateral, and client service material
- Work with product marketing to develop and execute product positioning and business plans for the Loomis Sayles Fixed Income platform and selected Equity strategies
- Feed new product development ideas driven by local market demand or custom solutions
- Represent the firm at industry conferences and speaking engagements where appropriate
- Support with ideas to create whitepapers and other thought leadership when such tools are beneficial
- Partner with Investment Directors and RFP team to maintain standard RFP library of responses and write customized responses as requested
- Work with technology and operations on implementation of tools which enhance efficiency in client and prospect management
- Cross-fertilize to share best practices across members of the product management team and drive collaboration with other functions at firm to improve product related processes
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Qualifications & Education Requirements
- 10 plus years of relevant experience in the investment management industry
- Proven Sales & Relationship management experience
- Fixed income experience
- CFA preferred
- Fluent in English and either German/French/Spanish/Italian
- Experience presenting to large, sophisticated asset buyers and influencers such as corporate plans, public plans, family offices, endowment/foundations and investment consultants
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to develop positioning points and influence decision-makers
- Self-motivated individual with the desire to collaboratively build and sustain a book of business. Sense of ownership and accountability are essential
- Interest and ability to develop a good knowledge of each team’s investment strategies, including alpha thesis, investment philosophy and process, and primary performance sources and peer group analysis
- Strong collaborative skills. Ability to work effectively among peers and across the organization, with a high level of professionalism, business acumen and sound judgment
- Hands on orientation. Willingness to perform detailed tasks
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities
- International travel (focus on Europe) as necessary, 20% - 40% of time.
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Additional Requirements
The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from office.
Compensation & Benefits
Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is 145,000 – 245,000 Euro. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.
Global Benefit Statement
At Loomis Sayles, we believe benefits should empower our employees to thrive — at work and beyond. To attract and retain diverse talent worldwide, we are committed to offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that support your well-being, your family and your future. Designed with both local and global needs in mind, our benefits ensure that wherever you work, you have the support and resources to succeed.
Core Global Benefit Offerings
EEOC and Diversity Statement
Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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