2025 Fixed Income Research Associate

$142,000 - $165,000/Yr

Dodge & Cox - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Francisco, CA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Research Associate will play a crucial role in Dodge & Cox's fixed income investment process, focusing primarily on credit while collaborating with investment professionals across the firm. This position offers the opportunity to develop a comprehensive skill set in credit investing, engage with management teams of major companies, and gain exposure to firm-wide investment ideas through research and portfolio management meetings. The role is designed for two to four years, after which candidates typically pursue further education or professional opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze domestic and international corporate and government borrowers, and assist in the preparation of research reports; processes include data collection, fundamental due diligence, financial analysis, and assessment of valuation and potential returns.
• Use data to construct and maintain portfolio analysis tools.
• Update and maintain research reports on existing portfolio investments.
• Prepare client presentation exhibits and reports.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with an excellent academic record.
• Strong quantitative skills, preferably including experience with basic accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and investing.
• Experience with Python and Tableau, and coursework in economics and statistics is a plus.
• A commitment to high-quality performance and strong attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and a drive to learn and improve.
• An ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Initiative and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Python and Tableau, and coursework in economics and statistics is a plus.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families
• Fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit
• Commuter benefits
• Health & wellness benefits
• Backup care
• Matching gift
• Employee assistance
• Life and disability insurance