Assistant Portfolio Manager

Role Overview

The job holder will be part of the Emerging Market Debt and Commodities team and will report to the Head of Asia Fixed Income. The responsibilities are primarily to help achieve the performance objectives of the Asian macro portfolios by applying the conclusions of the investment process, fundamental sovereign and credit research, market timing and risk controls.

What You Will Do

Contribute to the investment performance objectives of assigned Asian macro portfolios, implement the result of the investment process for assigned portfolios, and contribute actively to the investment decision making process of the Asian team.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The person will also form strong links with members of the Emerging Market Debt and Global Fixed Income teams to exchange investment insights, and attend and participate in clients, consultants and prospects to explain our investment process and portfolio positioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance or relevant related fields
• CFA or advanced degrees
• Previous experience in finance industries, with preference for candidates with Asian macro research experience or portfolio management track records or relevant industry sector background
• Solid understanding of fixed income instruments and portfolio construction process
• Excellent analytical and reasoning ability
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment
• Eager learner and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Keen interest in global and Asian trends (e.g. politics, technology)
• Comfortable with technology and able to integrate new developments into work processes