Associate Portfolio Manager

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Associate Portfolio Manager to assist in trade execution and relative value analysis within the European credit markets. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of relevant experience and strong quantitative skills, as well as a passion for credit and fixed income. This role offers a dynamic environment with a supportive global team, alongside benefits such as flexible working arrangements and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Comprehensive medical and life insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in credit and fixed income markets.
• Strong quantitative skills with expertise in Excel, Python, and SQL.
• Ability to work with large data sets, analyze complex data, and extract actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in trade execution and relative value analysis.
• Support trading activity, automate portfolio management processes.
• Contribute to various client reporting requirements.

Skills

Relevant experience in credit and fixed income markets

Strong quantitative skills

Expertise in Excel, Python, and SQL

Ability to work with large data sets

Passion for credit and fixed income markets

Strong work ethic and self-starter mindset

Experience supporting trading activity

Knowledge of Bloomberg and BlackRock Aladdin

Job description

Join our expanding Credit division within Macquarie Asset Management Credit, based in London. The team focuses on European credit across investment grade and high-yield public fixed income markets, supporting a range of portfolio styles such as insurance, absolute return, and benchmark portfolios. Collaborating closely with colleagues in portfolio management and credit research across regions, the team plays a vital role in delivering value to our clients.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As an Associate Portfolio Manager, you will assist in trade execution, relative value analysis, and trade workflow, focusing on European credit markets. You will support trading activity, automate portfolio management and trade processes, and contribute to various client reporting requirements. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with a global team, leveraging your skills to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

What you offer

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in credit and fixed income markets
• Strong quantitative skills with expertise in Excel, Python, and SQL
• Ability to work with large data sets, analyse complex data, and extract actionable insights
• Passion for credit and fixed income markets
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and BlackRock Aladdin (preferred but not required)
• Strong work ethic and self-starter mindset, with the ability to thrive in a global team environment
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships across the business at all levels
• Experience supporting trading activity and automating portfolio management processes
• Familiarity with client reporting requirements and workflows in financial markets

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact. We’re trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage billions in assets globally. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.