Fixed Income Product – Investment Director – Emerging Markets

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.

Job Title & Location

Fixed Income Product – Investment Director – Emerging Markets (Boston, MA)

About the Role

The position is part of the Fixed Income Investment Products and Strategies team. Responsibilities include leading business and marketing strategy, acting as the investment representative for the firm’s fixed income business and ensuring the integrity of investment and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Development & Marketing
  • Contribute to growth of the Fixed Income business by engaging with clients, prospects, and consultants.
  • Assess business opportunities and develop high‑potential products and solutions.
  • Create and implement marketing strategy, materials, and investment guidelines.
  • Represent portfolio managers and explain investment processes and portfolios to audiences of varying sophistication.
  • Educate and consult internal colleagues, clients and consultants on markets and portfolios.
  • Differentiate and position strategies relative to competitors.
  • Develop close working relationships with Business Development & Relationship Management colleagues.
• Investment Integrity and Risk Management
  • Oversee investment and risk integrity of client portfolios.
  • Set appropriate client expectations for performance in various market environments.
  • Identify investment and operational risk issues and recommend process improvements.
  • Manage risks to the firm during business operations and client negotiations.
• Business Partner to Investment Teams
  • Actively contribute to product development processes.
  • Vet business opportunities within the broader book of business.
  • Collaborate with Business Development & Relationship Management Group on fixed income business.
  • Manage and lead resolution of internal business issues related to portfolios and solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, ideally with a post‑graduate qualification (e.g., MBA or CFA).
• 8+ years of related professional experience, ideally within Asset Management or institutional investment consulting.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong fixed‑income background: portfolio management and/or product management experience preferred.
• Strong business judgment and ability to synthesize risk.
• Excellent quantitative and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing multiple priorities.
• Creativity, attention to detail and leadership skills.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of non‑traditional instruments and complex investment strategies.
• Willingness to travel.
• CFA is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: USD120,000–225,000 per year. Salary is one component of the total compensation package, which may include variable compensation, discretionary bonuses, and other incentives for eligible employees. Comprehensive benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, backup childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement, paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).

Employees are encouraged to work from the office four days a week with one day of remote work flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require accommodations, please contact [email protected]. All employees are eligible for salary, variable compensation, and benefits.

Compensation is determined by skills, role, experience, certifications and education.