Portfolio Manager Associate

ACM Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACM Limited in London is expanding its Asset Management team to strengthen global fixed income research. You will research bond issuers, form independent investment views, and directly support the Portfolio Manager with high-quality credit analysis.

This role focuses on deep issuer analysis, building investment theses, and presenting memos. Proficiency with Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential; CFA and relocation to Abu Dhabi are nice-to-haves.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in investment research, investment banking, Big4 transaction services, or similar analytical roles.
• Fluency in English and Russian.
• 1–2+ years in global fixed income / credit research.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, leverage, cash flow and capital structure.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to turn analysis into clear, structured investment views.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep credit analysis of global bond issuers (business model, financials, industry, capital structure, risks).
• Read and synthesize financial statements, sell-side research, industry reports and news.
• Develop investment theses and downside scenarios.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for the Portfolio Manager.
• Monitor covered names: earnings, news, ratings, refinancing risk, covenant changes.
• Use Bloomberg to scan the global bond universe, track new issuances and identify investment opportunities.
• Continuously generate new investment ideas.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

English

Russian

Investment research

Communication of investment views

Education

CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

About Us

At ACM Limited, we're redefining wealth management by combining personalized investment strategies with cutting-edge technology. Managing over $2.1 billion in client assets since 2019, our mission is to provide secure, tailored investment solutions that prioritize long-term prosperity. We are expanding our Asset Management team and strengthening our global fixed income research capabilities. This role sits at the core of our investment process: you will research bond issuers, form independent investment views, and directly support Portfolio Manager with high-quality credit analysis.

Your Mission

Your mission is to analyze credit risk and investment attractiveness of bond issuers and turn that research into clear, actionable investment recommendations for the Portfolio Manager.

You Will

• Deep-dive into companies' businesses, balance sheets and cash flows
• Assess default risk, capital structure, covenants and market positioning
• Build and defend a clear investment thesis

Your work will directly influence portfolio construction and investment decisions.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for full-cycle issuer research:

• Conduct deep credit analysis of global bond issuers (business model, financials, industry, capital structure, risks)
• Read and synthesize financial statements, sell-side research, industry reports and news
• Develop investment theses and downside scenarios
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for the Portfolio Manager
• Monitor covered names: earnings, news, ratings, refinancing risk, covenant changes
• Use Bloomberg to scan the global bond universe, track new issuances and identify investment opportunities
• Continuously generate new investment ideas

Core Requirements

• 3–6 years in investment research, investment banking, Big4 transaction services, or similar analytical roles
• Fluency in English and Russian
• 1–2+ years in global fixed income / credit research
• Strong understanding of financial statements, leverage, cash flow and capital structure
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to turn analysis into clear, structured investment views

Nice to have

• Financial modelling and valuation experience
• CFA (passed levels or in progress)
• Coding and automation skills (Python, SQL, VBA or similar) to automate data sourcing, screening and analysis
• Strong academic background and motivation to relocate to Abu Dhabi

Why Join us

Together, we're building an exciting investment business in a brand-new market. We offer an above-average salary, invest in employee growth, and have a star team. We take pride in fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and excellence. When you become a part of our team, you'll not only contribute to our success but also find opportunities for personal and professional growth.