Associate Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established boutique asset manager is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager to enhance their Fixed Income team. This role is pivotal in managing segregated fixed income funds, focusing on achieving sustainable financial performance. You will be responsible for active portfolio management, idea generation, and risk monitoring, collaborating closely with analysts to inform investment strategies. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong fixed income expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the investment world.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in asset management or ownership.
• Strong fixed income expertise and CFA qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed income funds and generate investment ideas.
• Conduct research and collaborate with analysts for informed decisions.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Fixed Income Expertise

Analytical Research

Investment Strategy Formulation

Numerical Skills

Bloomberg Knowledge

Education

CFA Qualification

Relevant Degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Portfolio Management Systems

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Job details

Location: London

Date Posted: 10 March 2021

Category: Investment

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: Competitive

Description

Our client, an established and highly regarded boutique asset manager, is looking to hire an Associate Portfolio Manager to join the growing Fixed Income team.

The purpose of this role is to assist with the day-to-day management of segregated fixed income funds, aiming to achieve positive long-term sustainable financial performance. This individual will be responsible for idea generation, portfolio construction, and active monitoring of assigned portfolio risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active portfolio management and investment decision-making across a range of funds
• Contribute to asset allocation and risk management within the funds to ensure appropriate portfolio construction based on investment outlook
• Conduct robust analytical research across a broad universe of fixed income instruments to generate investment ideas
• Collaborate with internal analysts and sell-side analysts to benefit from their insights and inform investment decisions
• Formulate investment strategy through bottom-up and top-down research
• Keep abreast of relevant financial market news, company events, or other macro and economic factors to help inform investment decisions
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to assist with new business opportunities through communicating strategy process at pitches, presentation, and fund marketing literature

Candidate Requirements:

• 4-7 years’ work experience at an asset manager or asset owner
• Relevant portfolio management experience with exposure to global bond portfolios
• Strong fixed income expertise is essential
• CFA qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and portfolio management systems
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age.

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