Senior Investment Specialist, Fixed Income

This position will be situated in Fidelity's Fixed Income Investment Directing team, reporting to the Head of European Fixed Income Investment Directing, based in London. The successful individual will assume primary coverage of our Emerging Market Debt capabilities, while also contributing to broader Fixed Income Investment Directing initiatives and team priorities as required. Core activities

• Act as the primary Investment Specialist for Fidelity's Emerging Market Debt capabilities, supporting client-facing activity across investment process, strategy updates, product developments, client pitches, client servicing, due diligence and RFPs
• Support the acquisition and retention of business and broader opportunity development, working closely with investment teams, distribution and other internal stakeholders
• Represent the Emerging Market Debt franchise in client meetings and wider external engagement, with involvement in query management and support on more complex client questions where required
• Contribute to the development and refinement of marketing and client materials, including presentations, written commentary and other supporting content
• Collaborate on franchise strategy, product development processes and marketing initiatives, including proactive engagement with relevant internal teams
• Help communicate client needs, feedback and market insights to investment teams and internal stakeholders
• Support broader Fixed Income Investment Directing initiatives and team priorities as required
  
  With a solid background in financial markets and our industry, and a grounding in delivering on client needs, you will be able to demonstrate you have the following core skills and competencies:
Commercial acumen
• Good understanding of the commercial positioning of an investment capability
• Ability to articulate clearly the key sales points of a capability or client solution
• Solid understanding of financial markets, distribution channels and market trends
• Ability to connect client needs with investment capabilities and solutions
• Good awareness of Fidelity's broader business priorities and the commercial context in which the team operates
• Ability to recognise evolving client demand and contribute to discussions on opportunities, risks and competitive positioning
• Good understanding of the relevant competitor landscape
Influence and judgement
• Ability to communicate investment strategies clearly and effectively to a range of audiences
• Ability to build constructive relationships across investment teams, distribution and other stakeholders
• Ability to influence and collaborate across different groups to support business objectives
• Sound judgement, professionalism, and ability to operate effectively with an appropriate level of independence
Technical and analytical
• Good investment experience within fixed income, ideally including exposure to Emerging Market Debt strategies
• Ability to operate across a range of markets, clients and business needs, with flexibility to shift focus as required
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
  
  We're proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you're part of something bigger.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. About your team The Investment Directing function is part of Fidelity International's Asset Management division, reporting directly to the Head of Asset Management. The function works in close partnership with investment teams and distribution colleagues to represent Fidelity's investment capabilities, support commercial priorities, and help deliver strong client outcomes. The Fixed Income Investment Directing team supports the development and growth of Fidelity's Fixed Income business by helping to commercialise the firm's investment capabilities and solutions. The team represents the fixed income group to prospective and existing clients, reports on portfolios, promotes thought leadership, contributes to the development of new capabilities in response to investor demand, and produces marketing materials to support sales activity. The team brings together strong bond market expertise, deep and evolving knowledge of portfolio strategies, and the ability to communicate these effectively across a range of channels, including direct client engagement where appropriate. Fidelity International's Fixed Income team manages in excess of US$105 billion in fixed income portfolios on behalf of institutional, wholesale and retail clients globally, as at 31 December 2025. It operates as a globally integrated team, with close collaboration across its European, Asian and Canadian hubs.