Investment Strategist - High Yield & Leveraged Loans

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.


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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:


About the Role

The Investment Strategist provides deep, fundamentally driven credit insights across developed markets, with a focus on stressed and distressed opportunities. The role evaluates complex capital structures and market risks, translating analysis into clear, investment-relevant perspectives. This individual partners closely with Credit Research, Trading, Investment Directors and contributes to portfolio decisions, cross-asset discussions, and client engagement.


A bout the Team

The Alpha Strategies team is a multi-asset investment team managing approximately $9 billion in AUM. The team invests across credit and equities combining fundamental research and quantitative insights.


Job Responsibilities

• Deep Fundamental Credit Judgment
• Ability to assess stressed balance sheets, liquidity runaways, and refinancing risk under pressure.
• Stressed / Distressed Market Experience
• Comfort operating in volatile markets where information is imperfect and timing matters.
• Developed Markets Credit Expertise
• Strong grounding in U.S. and European High Yield and Leveraged Loans with multiple industry exposure
• Superior Communication Skills
• Ability to distill complex credit situations into decisive, investment-relevant conclusions.
• Works closely with Investment Directors
• Comfortable with client and consultant presentations
• Cross-Asset Awareness
• Understanding how macro, rates, FX, and equity volatility impact credit outcomes.
• Quantitative Curiosity (see Quantitative & Analytical Skills below)
• Willingness and ability to incorporate data, models, and systematic signals into a fundamentally driven process

Qualifications & Education Requirements

Investment & Credit Skills:

• 5-10+ years of experience in:
• Credit research
• Credit strategy
• Distressed / stressed situations
• Strong understanding of:
• Credit documentation and covenants
• Capital structure dynamics
• Restructuring and recovery analysis
• Familiarity with:
• HY indices, loan benchmarks, and EM credit markets
• Rating agency methodologies and market technicals

Quantitative & Analytical Skills:

• Comfort using data platforms (e.g. Bloomberg, internal tools).
• Ability to leverage LLM's, factor, default and quantitative models into analysis process
• Experience with Python is a plus, but not required.

Professional Attributes:

• High intellectual curiosity, team oriented with strong work ethic.
• Independent thinker with sound risk judgment.
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge views constructively

Additional Requirements

The position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from office.

Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $250,000 USD. 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:

Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and supplemental health plans

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Company-Provided Leave Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Work/Life and Wellness Resources

Locally Relevant Perks and Programs

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.