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About
Matthew Walker, CFA, is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Credit at Income Research + Management (IR+M) in Boston, MA, where he leads a team of investment professionals focused on credit strategies within fixed income portfolios. His role includes overseeing credit research, portfolio construction, and asset allocation decisions, contributing to the firm's approach to generating strong risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients.
With nearly two decades at IR+M, Matthew has advanced through roles as Senior Analyst, Portfolio Manager, and now Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Credit since joining the firm in 2007. His expertise centers on U.S. investment-grade and high-yield credit, with deep experience managing multi-sector and credit-oriented fixed income strategies for institutional investors.
Matthew holds an MBA from Suffolk University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University. As a CFA charterholder, he is recognized for his leadership in credit research and for guiding credit-focused investment solutions at one of the leading independent fixed income managers.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Research + Management | Senior Portfolio Manager | Jan 2017 to Present | — |
| Income Research + Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2013 to Dec 2016 | — |
| Income Research + Management | Senior Analyst | Apr 2007 to Dec 2013 | — |
| State Street | Securities Finance Associate | Jun 2005 to Apr 2007 | — |
| State Street | Portfolio Administrator | Aug 2003 to Jun 2005 | — |
Education
Suffolk University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration, Management, Business Administration and Management
2004 — 2009
Boston U
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
1998 — 2002
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 |
E Eric Mueller | Senior Vice President - Senior Client Portfolio Manager | 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 |