Portfolio Manager, Emerging Market Rates

Location: London

Date Posted: 8 May 2019

Category: Investment

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: J17005

A fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious investment management firm in the growing Emerging Market Fixed Income division. The main purpose of this role is to manage a portfolio of Emerging Market Local rates; leading the idea generation and contributing to EM and DM fixed income strategy discussions.

Key Tasks:

1. Responsible for implementing and managing Emerging Market Local currency strategies, taking into consideration the benchmark, risk appetite, guidelines and legal restrictions of each account.
2. Lead alpha idea generation and making recommendations for both EM and Global portfolios.
3. Conduct EM research to analyse emerging country local rate markets.
4. Attend regular team meetings, contributing to the investment decision-making process across EM and DM strategies.
5. Effectively mentor more junior colleagues, demonstrating outstanding leadership as a senior member of the Fixed Income team.

Experience Required:

1. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar EM Fixed Income position on the buy-side; however, strong sell-side candidates may be considered.
2. Extensive knowledge of EM interest rate swaps, conventions and monetary institutions.
3. Strong academic profile; Economics and/or Finance related degree.
4. Excellent analytical skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.