Analyst/Associate – Global Convertible Bonds Strategist
Company: Bank of America
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: The Global Convertible Bonds Strategy group
sits within BofA Global Research’s broader Global Equity
Derivatives Strategy team and is responsible for developing
strategies, assessing market trends, and servicing the needs of
institutional convertible bond investors and arbitrageurs across
the globe. The global convertibles market has rapidly expanded in
the age of AI and has undergone significant shifts, including the
growth of hedged strategies and a greater focus on volatility. The
team is seeking someone with a strong quantitative background to
help produce trading and hedging strategies, develop valuation
models, manage complex datasets, and communicate ideas to clients
both written and verbally. The ideal candidate will have a strong
academic background (preferably in quantitative areas of study), at
least 2 years of relevant industry experience, and proficiency in
programming. The candidate will work directly with the senior
convertibles analyst and broader equity derivatives team in all
aspects from idea generation to investor meetings.
Responsibilities: Use quantitative and data-driven analysis to
develop trading strategies and thematic investment research focused
on the global convertible bond market for both outright money
managers and hedge funds Perform quantitative financial modeling
and valuation, with a focus on equity options and credit Closely
follow global convertible bond market developments, trends, and
themes Help formulate and write regular research reports on the
global convertible bonds market Develop and maintain large datasets
with multiple types of data, including equity and credit pricing,
company fundamentals, volatility, option greeks, and fund flows
Engage regularly with partners across the broader sales, trading,
research, and banking teams Present client-facing work externally
in investors meetings, conference panels, and industry events
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in quantitative finance,
financial engineering, or mathematics or equivalent years of
experience 2-4 years of experience in convertible bonds or equity
derivatives research, sales, trading, banking, or portfolio
management Advanced proficiency in quantitative analysis,
statistics (for instance, time series methods), and data science,
and experience working with complex datasets Strong programming
skills, preferably in Python, VBA, and Excel Ability to employ AI
and machine learning models into workflows Strong communication
skills, both written and verbal Fluency in English Attention to
detail, ability to multi-task, and able to function in a
collaborative team environment Shift: 1st shift (United States of
America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - NY - New
York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100) Pay and
benefits information Pay range $70,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized
salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and
skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible
to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are
eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall
individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and
contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the
overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently
benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to
paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can
make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of
our business and the communities we serve.
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