Eric Mueller
Senior Vice President - Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Income Research & Management
About
Eric Mueller is Senior Vice President and Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Income Research & Management (IR+M) in Boston, Massachusetts, where he leads client relationship management and custom fixed income solutions for institutional clients. He has been with IR+M since 2006, and assumed his current role in 2021, focusing on advising clients and consultants on fixed income strategies and portfolio construction within the firm's offerings.
Eric specializes in fixed income asset classes, including investment grade credit, government securities, and securitized products, with a focus on meeting institutional investors' portfolio needs and objectives. He brings expertise in multi-sector bond strategies and works closely with clients to align investment solutions with specific liability and return profiles.
His career at IR+M has included roles as Portfolio Manager, Analyst, and Senior Analyst prior to his promotion to the client portfolio team. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Puget Sound and is a CFA charterholder, underscoring his analytical rigor and deep commitment to the investment profession.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Research & Management | Senior Vice President - Senior Client Portfolio Manager | Jan 2013 to Present | Leverage expertise and skills developed during time on the trading desk and Portfolio Management Team to effectively communicate the unique IR+M story. Participate in client service, consultant relati... |
| Income Research & Management | Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Dec 2011 to Dec 2012 | Primarily focus on portfolio management responsibilities, including strategy, trade ideas and portfolio positioning. Buy and sell positions to execute on strategic decisions. Meet with clients and pro... |
| Income Research & Management | Senior Analyst | Nov 2008 to Dec 2011 | Primary focus on performing fundamental credit analysis for transportation and education issues in the municipal sector. Perform and maintain market analysis. Communicate portfolio positioning, perfor... |
| Income Research & Management | Analyst | Jan 2007 to Nov 2008 | Credit research on investment grade fixed income. Trade bonds with a number of sell side connections. Portfolio analysis. Market research. Perform periodic credit/market/portfolio specific commentary ... |
| Eaton Vance | Trading Associate | Sep 2003 to Oct 2006 | — |
| Eaton Vance Management | Global Macro Trader | Jan 2006 to Jan 2006 | Monitored relative value opportunities and trade currencies (both deliverable and NDFs) and sovereign CDS with a focus on Asian markets. Trading up to hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts per ... |
Education
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
1998 — 2002
The Holderness School
1996 — 1998
Skills & Expertise
Others at Income Research & Management (49)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Client Portfolio Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chief Investment Officer | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Principal, Senior Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
C Carrie Mermelstein | Senior Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
C Claudia Segal | Associate | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Senior Portfolio Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
H Harrison Ameen | Senior Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
H Hope Dubuque | Client Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
| Senior Client Portfolio Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |